gesture in Dutch
gesture in Dutch is gebaar, geste, gebaren — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
gesture in Dutch
gebaar
geste
gebaren
(transitive) To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).
What does "gesture" mean?
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noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
"He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture."
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noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
"Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral."
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verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.
"She gestured toward the exit without saying a word."
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gesture in a sentence
- He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture.
- She used hand gestures to help explain the directions.
- Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral.
- The company made a gesture of goodwill by refunding the fee.
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What is "gesture" in Dutch?
"gesture" in Dutch is gebaar, geste, gebaren. gesture means: A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
How do you use "gesture" in a sentence?
Example: "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture." In Dutch, "gesture" is gebaar, geste, gebaren.
Are there other ways to say "gesture" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "gesture": gebaar, geste, gebaren.
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