nodding / pitch
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nodding
A brief movement of the head downward and then upward, usually as a sign of agreement, confirmation, or greeting.
Mit einem Nicken gab sie ihm zu verstehen, dass sie einverstanden war.
With a nod, she let him know that she agreed.
pitch
In technology, a rotational movement of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship around its transverse axis. The front section moves upward or downward as a result.
Beim starken Bremsen ist das Nicken des Fahrzeugs deutlich zu spüren.
The vehicle's pitch is clearly noticeable during heavy braking.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Nickens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Nicken | – |
| accusative | das Nicken | – |
| dative | dem Nicken | – |
| genitive | des Nickens | – |
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For brief nonverbal agreement, 'Nicken' (nodding) is often used with 'mit': 'mit einem Nicken' (with a nod). Other typical expressions include 'ein zustimmendes Nicken' (an approving nod) and 'ein kurzes Nicken' (a brief nod).
Mit einem Nicken bestätigte der Arzt den Termin.
With a nod, the doctor confirmed the appointment.
Words such as 'Bremsen' (braking), 'Flugzeug' (aircraft), 'Schiff' (ship), or 'Querachse' (transverse axis) indicate that 'Nicken' (pitch) has its technical meaning. When the subject is a person and their reaction, it usually refers to the movement of the head.
Das Nicken des Busses beim Anfahren war für die Fahrgäste deutlich spürbar.
The bus's pitching motion when pulling away was clearly noticeable to the passengers.
The technical meaning of 'Nicken' (pitch) occurs especially in texts about vehicle engineering, aviation, and shipping. It often describes the movement of a vehicle around its transverse axis.
Die Ingenieure untersuchten das Nicken des Flugzeugs während des Landeanflugs.
The engineers examined the aircraft's pitch during the approach for landing.
