German Word · Intermediate
winken
to wave one's hand
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪŋkn̩/
Meaning
to wave one's hand
Example
Man war nicht lange gefahren, als der Schiffer stille hielt, um mit Erlaubnis der Gesellschaft noch jemand einzunehmen, der am Ufer stand und gewinkt hatte.
The boat had not been sailing long when the skipper stopped to take in someone else who had been standing on the shore waving, with the permission of the company.
Practice tips
- Practice winken out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.