Werkwoorden van Fysieke en Sociale Levensstijl - Werkwoorden voor lichaamstaal en daden van genegenheid

to express a meaning with a movement of the hands, face, head, etc.

gebaren, met een gebaar aanduiden

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

knikken, bevestigen

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

schrikken, terugdeinzen

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

wriemelen, zich onrustig bewegen

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

terugdeinzen, schrinken

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

zacht duwen, een zetje geven

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

zwaaien, groeten

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

knipperen, knipogen

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

fronsen, een frons trekken

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

de schouders ophalen, onverschillig zijn

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

zich wringen, zich kronkelen

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

broekje drukken, nors kijken

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

grimassen, gelaat trekken

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

kussen, een kus geven

to give a quick and light kiss

een vlugge kus geven, snel kussen

to kiss briefly and affectionately

kort kussen, affectief kussen

to kiss passionately and intimately

zoenen, knuffelen

to engage in affectionate and intimate behavior, such as hugging, kissing, or cuddling

knuffelen, knijpen

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

omhelzen, knuffelen

to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection

omarmen, in de armen sluiten

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

knuffelen, omarmen

to put one's arms around the body of another person

omarmen, vasthouden

to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully

wiegen, in de armen houden

to touch in a gentle and loving way

aaien, sanft aanraken

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

aaien, tastend aanraken

to kiss lovingly or passionately

zoenen, kussen