nodsubstantiv
nods
Pl.
UK
/nɒd/
US
/nɑd/
Übersetzungen
He gave a nod of approval.
Он дал кивок одобрения.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A quick downward motion of the head, often used to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.
She gave a nod of approval when she heard the good news.
A sign of recognition or respect, often subtle or understated.
The award was a nod to his years of dedicated service.
A brief, light sleep; a nap (chiefly British informal).
He had a quick nod in the armchair before dinner.
Informal: official permission or approval, especially when given with little ceremony.
The marketing team finally got the nod from the CEO to launch the new campaign.
nodverb
nodded
Präteritum
nodded
Partizip Perfekt
nodding
Gerundium
UK
/nɒd/
US
/nɑd/
Übersetzungen
She nodded in agreement.
Она кивнула в знак согласия.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
She nodded in agreement when asked if she wanted to join the team.
To move one's head up and down repeatedly, often involuntarily, as a sign of drowsiness or sleepiness.
He began to nod off during the long lecture.
To give a signal or direction by a nod of the head.
The manager nodded towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.
nodeigenname
Definitionen
In the Bible, the land east of Eden to which Cain was exiled (usually preceded by 'the land of').
Cain went out from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod.
(Humorous) Sleep, regarded as a destination (often in the phrase 'the Land of Nod').
The children were soon off to the Land of Nod.