A2Vocabulary
Winken
In German
Winken
ˈvɪŋkn̩
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
wink
In English means: "to close and open one eye quickly, typically as a signal or in flirtation"
✅ Actually means
Winken
to wave
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Memory Tip
When you 'Winken', you wave with your whole hand, you don't just 'wink' with one eye.
Example Sentences
1
Sie winkte mir zum Abschied.
She waved goodbye to me.
2
Der Kapitän winkte vom Schiff.
The captain waved from the ship.