deutschdictionary
verb
(TO MOVE ONE'S HAND TO GREET)
I wave to my friends. - Ich winke meinen Freunden zu.
The children wave happily. - Die Kinder winken fröhlich.
(TO SIGNAL SOMEONE TO COME CLOSER)
He beckons me to come over. - Er winkt mir, um zu kommen.
She beckons with her finger. - Sie winkt mit dem Finger.