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gesture in Turkish

gesture in Turkish is jest, işaret, el kol hareketi — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

gesture in Turkish

jest
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
işaret
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
el kol hareketi
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
baş hareketi
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
el hareketi
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
gesture
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."
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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.

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What is "gesture" in Turkish?
"gesture" in Turkish is jest, işaret, el kol hareketi. 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 Turkish, "gesture" is jest, işaret, el kol hareketi.
Are there other ways to say "gesture" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 6 translations listed for "gesture": jest, işaret, el kol hareketi, baş hareketi, el hareketi, gesture.
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