Usage Note
nicken means to nod the head, usually in agreement. With mit dem Kopf it is explicit. Einnicken with the prefix means to doze off. The perfect takes haben: Sie hat zustimmend genickt.
Examples
"Er nickt zustimmend mit dem Kopf."
Natural Translation
He nods in agreement with his head.
Literal Translation
He nods agreeingly with the head.
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