How is the word жест translated from Russian to English

Движение руки или головы, что-то означающее.

A movement of the hand or head that means something.

noun
English translation
Gesture

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  • Он сделал грубый жест водителю. He made a rude gesture at the driver.

  • Цветы были приятным знаком внимания. The flowers were a nice gesture.

  • Гид ответил жестом, а не словами. The guide answered with a gesture, not words.

  • В знак благодарности он испёк нам торт. As a gesture of thanks, he baked us a cake.

  • Что означает этот жест в вашей стране? What does that gesture mean in your country?

  • Разве это не просто символический знак внимания? Isn't that just a symbolic gesture?

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FAQ about “жест”

How is “жест” translated from Russian?
“жест” translates into English as “Gesture”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жест” mean?
Meaning of “жест”: Движение руки или головы, что-то означающее. In English — “Gesture”.
What part of speech is “жест”?
“жест” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “жест”?
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