das Handzeichen
Translation
hand signal, hand sign
Examples
Der Polizist gab ein Handzeichen.
The police officer gave a hand signal.
Radfahrer müssen beim Abbiegen Handzeichen geben.
Cyclists must give hand signals when turning.
Grammar Patterns
((to give)) ((sb.)) ((a hand signal)) to give sb. a hand signal. The driver gave me a hand signal.
Similar Words
Geste (gesture), Wink (wave, sign)
Etymology
From 'Hand' (hand) + 'Zeichen' (sign, signal). A sign made with the hand.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'hand-sign'. Think of a traffic cop or a cyclist signaling a turn.