nod in German
nod in German is Kopfnicken, nicken, einnicken — nod means to move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
nod in German
Kopfnicken
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
nicken
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
einnicken
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
What does "nod" mean?
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verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
"She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
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verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
"By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off."
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noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
"He gave a nod of approval."
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noun A brief mention or reference to something.
"The film includes a subtle nod to the original book."
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nod in a sentence
- She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions.
- He gave a quick nod as he walked past.
- By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off.
- He gave a nod of approval.
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What is "nod" in German?
"nod" in German is Kopfnicken, nicken, einnicken. nod means: To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
How do you use "nod" in a sentence?
Example: "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions." In German, "nod" is Kopfnicken, nicken, einnicken.
Are there other ways to say "nod" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "nod": Kopfnicken, nicken, einnicken.
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