wenken — meaning in English

English meaning

• beckon verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
• flag noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.

Senses

wenken is used for these senses in English:

• beckon (ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
• flag (often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.

beckon — full definition

1. verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
2. verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.

flag — full definition

1. noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
2. noun A marker or indicator used to draw attention to something.
3. verb To mark or point something out for attention.
4. verb To signal someone or something to stop.
5. verb To become tired or weak.

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