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Winken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Winken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wave", "to signal" or "to wave off".
Essential properties of "winken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: winken
- Simple past: winkte
- Participle: gewinkt
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "winken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To wave to greet, say goodbye, or get attention"
- Definition: "To make signals with the hand or an object to greet, say goodbye, or attract attention."
- Translation(s): to wave, to signal
- Synonym(s): Grüßen, Zuwinken, Wehen
- Related word(s): Zuwinken, Abwinken, Herwinken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er winkte seinem Freund aus dem Fenster zu.
- Die Kinder winkten dem vorbeifahrenden Zug.
- Sie winkte zum Abschied, als das Schiff ablegte.
2.) "To wave off or dismiss with a hand gesture"
- Definition: "To make a gesture with the hand to indicate that something is not necessary or to reject something."
- Translation(s): to wave off, to dismiss, to decline
- Synonym(s): abwinken, Ablehnen
- Related word(s): abwehren, Zurückweisen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef winkte ab, als der Mitarbeiter eine neue Idee vorschlug.
- Sie winkte den Kellner weg, da sie nichts mehr bestellen wollte.
- Er winkte müde ab und ging nach Hause.
3.) "To signal to direct traffic or indicate direction"
- Definition: "To make signals to direct traffic or indicate a direction."
- Translation(s): to signal, to direct, to wave (traffic)
- Synonym(s): dirigieren, lenken
- Related word(s): einweisen, lotsen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Polizist winkte die Autos durch die Kreuzung.
- Der Parkplatzwächter winkte das Auto in die freie Lücke.
- Sie winkte dem Taxifahrer, anzuhalten.