English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

gesture in Lithuanian

gesture in Lithuanian is gestas — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

gesture in Lithuanian

gestas
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

What does "gesture" mean?

  1. noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
    "With a quick gesture of her hand, the teacher asked the class to be quiet."
  2. noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
    "Inviting the new neighbours for tea was a friendly gesture that meant a lot to them."
  3. verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.
    "The guide gestured at the mountain and told us to look up."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Lithuanian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Lithuanian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Lithuanian

gesture in a sentence

  • With a quick gesture of her hand, the teacher asked the class to be quiet.
  • He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture.
  • Inviting the new neighbours for tea was a friendly gesture that meant a lot to them.
  • Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral.

Similar words in Lithuanian

Common Lithuanian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gesture" in Lithuanian?
"gesture" in Lithuanian is gestas. 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: "With a quick gesture of her hand, the teacher asked the class to be quiet." In Lithuanian, "gesture" is gestas.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.