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nod in Russian

nod in Russian is киво́к, кива́ть, кивну́ть — nod means to move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

nod in Russian

киво́к
noun
Pronounced: kivok
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
кива́ть
verb
Pronounced: kivat
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
кивну́ть
verb
Pronounced: kivnut
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
кивать
verb
Pronounced: kivat
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
дрема́ть
verb
Pronounced: dremat
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
задрема́ть
verb
Pronounced: zadremat
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
клева́ть но́сом
verb
Pronounced: klevat nosom
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.

What does "nod" mean?

  1. verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
    "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
  2. 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."
  3. noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
    "He gave a nod of approval."
  4. 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 Russian?

"nod" in Russian is киво́к, кива́ть, кивну́ть. nod means: To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

How do you pronounce киво́к?

"nod" in Russian is киво́к, pronounced "kivok".

How do you use "nod" in a sentence?

Example: "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions." In Russian, "nod" is киво́к, кива́ть, кивну́ть.

Are there other ways to say "nod" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "nod": киво́к, кива́ть, кивну́ть, кивать, дрема́ть, задрема́ть.

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