жест
Translation of жест
gesture
Russian word in Latin letters: zhest
Meaning of жест
движение тела или руки, передающее смысл без слов
a movement of the hand or body that shows a meaning

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She made a rude gesture.
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Она сделала грубый жест.
That gesture means “hello”.
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Этот жест означает «привет».
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жест belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does жест mean?
a movement of the hand or body that shows a meaning
How do you pronounce жест?
жест is pronounced [ˈʐest], in Latin letters “zhest”.
How is жест used in a sentence?
She made a rude gesture. Translation: Она сделала грубый жест.
Is жест part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, жест (gesture) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жест part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, жест (gesture) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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