A2Vocabulary
Winken
to wave
In German
Winken
ˈvɪŋkn̩
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
Memory TipWhen you 'Winken', you wave with your whole hand, you don't just 'wink' with one eye.
Example Sentences
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.
FAQ
How do you say "to wave" in German?
"to wave" in German is "Winken" (ˈvɪŋkn̩). Example: Sie winkte mir zum Abschied..
