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nicken

nod

verb NIK-ken Rare

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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