This is the 8647th most frequent German word.
kopfschütteln
Shaking one's head (as a gesture of disapproval or disbelief).
In this sentence, 'Kopfschütteln' is used as a noun referring to the physical action of shaking one's head, often to indicate disagreement or disapproval. It demonstrates a gesture serving as a form of non-verbal communication.
Er zeigte sein Kopfschütteln, um seine Ablehnung auszudrücken.
He showed his head shaking to express his disapproval.
Here, 'Kopfschütteln' is used as a noun describing the specific action taken as a response, signifying negation or refusal without verbal interaction.
Sie antwortete nur mit einem Kopfschütteln auf die Frage.
She answered only with a shake of her head to the question.
In this example, 'Kopfschütteln' is a noun referring to a gesture performed by the teacher, conveying a clear emotional reaction—disapproval—toward a situation.