nod

US /nɑːd/
UK /nɑːd/
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1.

Nicken

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

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She gave a quick nod of approval.
Sie gab ein schnelles Nicken der Zustimmung.
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He responded with a silent nod.
Er antwortete mit einem stummen Nicken.
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bowinclinationsignalgesture
1.

nicken

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

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She nodded in agreement.
Sie nickte zustimmend.
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He nodded to acknowledge her presence.
Er nickte, um ihre Anwesenheit zu bestätigen.
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bowinclineassentsignalgesture
2.

einnicken, dösen

allow one's head to fall forward when drowsy or asleep

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The old man began to nod off in his armchair.
Der alte Mann begann, in seinem Sessel einzunicken.
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She was so tired she kept nodding.
Sie war so müde, dass sie immer wieder einnickte.
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dozedrowseslumbersnooze
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nod off