How is the word жест translated from Russian to English

English translation
Gesture
noun

Движение руки или головы, что-то означающее.

A movement of the hand or head that means something.

Examples with “жест”

See how the word “жест” is used in sentences

  • 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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