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beckon in German

beckon in German is winken, heranwinken, herbeiwinken — beckon means to signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.

beckon in German

winken
verb
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
heranwinken
verb
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
herbeiwinken
verb
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
zuwinken
verb
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
einladen
verb
(ambitransitive) To seem attractive and inviting.

What does "beckon" mean?

  1. verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
    "The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table."
  2. verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.
    "After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning."
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beckon in a sentence

  • The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table.
  • She beckoned to her friend across the crowded room.
  • After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning.

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What is "beckon" in German?

"beckon" in German is winken, heranwinken, herbeiwinken. beckon means: To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.

How do you use "beckon" in a sentence?

Example: "The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table." In German, "beckon" is winken, heranwinken, herbeiwinken.

Are there other ways to say "beckon" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "beckon": winken, heranwinken, herbeiwinken, zuwinken, einladen.

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