English–German

“gesture” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgeːstə/

Example

Er machte eine freundliche Geste.

He made a friendly gesture.

Illustration for Geste (gesture)

How to say “gesture” in German

“Gesture” in German is Geste.

A visible movement or small act that signals a person's attitude or intention.

Full entry for Geste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Geste

Nach dem Zwischenfall zeigte sie eine versöhnliche Geste.

After the incident, she made a conciliatory gesture.

Tips for using Geste

  • Geste is feminine, with the forms die Geste and die Gesten.

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