Algemene Training IELTS (Band 5 en Lager) - Lichaamstaal en gebaren

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

iemand knuffelen

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

uiten via gebaren

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

met het hoofd knikken

to take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting

een hand geven

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

glimlachen naar anderen

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

met de hand zwaaien

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

omhelzen

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

kussen

to slap hands together in celebration

high-five

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

lachend

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

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

misnoegd kijken

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

to bend one's head downward, particularly as an act of agreement, greeting, etc.

knikken

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

tikken

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

teken van goedkeuring of tevredenheid

used to indicate failure or disapproval

teken van onenigheid of afkeuring

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

instinctief reageren (op angst, pijn, enz.)

to make a kissing gesture with one's hand or lips and send it toward another person as a sign of affection

iemand kussen

to hope that things will turn out the way that is satisfactory to one

hoopvol zijn

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

giechelen

to press one's teeth against the lip as a reaction to emotion, pain, or to prevent oneself from saying something

op de lippen bijten

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

gapen

to link hands with someone as an expression of affection, unity, or support

elkaars handen vasthouden

to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

iemand signaleren

to cause surprise, curiosity, or mild shock among people due to something unconventional, unexpected, or controversial

verrassend zijn

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

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