nicken
Translation
to nod
Examples
Er nickte zustimmend.
He nodded in agreement.
Sie nickte ihm freundlich zu.
She gave him a friendly nod.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) to nod He just nodded.
((to sb.)) to nod to sb. She gave him a friendly nod.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to agree, to assent; Antonyms: to shake one's head
Etymology
From Old High German 'hnicchen' (to bow, bend). It describes the motion of inclining the head forward.
Memory Tips
Think of making a quick 'nick' or 'jerk' with your neck to nod. The sound is similar to the action.