How is the word подтолкнуть translated from Russian to English

English translation
nudge
verb

Легко толкнуть кого-то локтем.

To push someone gently with your elbow.

Examples with “подтолкнуть”

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  • Она подтолкнула меня и показала пальцем. — She nudged me and pointed.

  • Ему нужен лёгкий толчок, чтобы ответить. — He needs a nudge to reply.

  • Не подталкивай меня, пока я наливаю чай. — Don't nudge me while I'm pouring the tea.

  • Если дверь заедает, дай ей лёгкий толчок. — Give the door a nudge if it sticks.

  • Он толкает брата локтем всякий раз, когда учитель отворачивается. — He nudges his brother whenever the teacher looks away.

  • Хватило лёгкого толчка от сестры. — A nudge from my sister was enough.

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