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Pronunciation / Transliteration: nɪkn̩
"Er nickte zur Bestätigung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To lower and raise the head briefly, especially to express agreement, assent, or a greeting.
"She smiled and nodded in agreement with the proposal."
- 1
A quick downward movement of the head.
"He gave a slight nod to signal that it was time to leave."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originates from Middle English roots, possibly related to Middle Low German or Middle Dutch words meaning to swing or sway. First appearing in the late 14th century, the verb originally meant to let the head fall forward in sleepiness before expanding to signify a downward movement of the head in assent or greeting.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nod" is said worldwide
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hocher la tête
Transliteration: oshé la tɛt
"Il a hoché la tête pour montrer son accord."
nicken
Transliteration: nɪkn̩
"Er nickte zur Bestätigung."
annuire
Transliteration: anˈnuire
"Lei ha annuito per farci entrare."
asentir
Transliteration: asenˈtiɾ
"Él asintió con la cabeza en señal de aprobación."
acenar com a cabeça
Transliteration: asɨˈnaɾ kõ ɐ kɐˈbɛsɐ
"Ela acenou com a cabeça em sinal de concordância."
सिर हिलाना
Transliteration: sir hilana
"उसने अपनी सहमति में सिर हिलाया।"
点头
Transliteration: diǎn tóu
"他点头表示同意。"
고개를 끄덕이다
Transliteration: gogaereul kkeudegida
"그는 동의의 뜻으로 고개를 끄덕였다."
頷く
Transliteration: unazuku
"彼は納得して頷いた。"
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