NOUN

Geste/ˈɡɛstə/gesture; sign; motion

Geste is a German noun that means gesture, sign, or motion. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛstə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gesten".

Definitions

1.a movement of the body, especially of the hand or head, to express an idea or meaning(communication)

a.a deliberate movement to convey a message or emotion

Mit einer freundlichen Geste bot sie ihm einen Platz an.With a friendly gesture, she offered him a seat.

2.an action done to show intention or attitude(symbolic act)

a.an act expressing goodwill or appreciation

Die Einladung zum Abendessen war eine nette Geste.The invitation to dinner was a nice gesture.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gestedie Gesten
Genitiveder Gesteder Gesten
Dativeder Gesteden Gesten
Accusativedie Gestedie Gesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Geste" mean in English?
"Geste" means gesture, sign, or motion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Geste"?
"Geste" is pronounced /ˈɡɛstə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Geste" der, die, or das?
"Geste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Geste"?
The plural of "Geste" is "Gesten".
What part of speech is "Geste"?
"Geste" is a noun in German.

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