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German · 4 phrases

Hand Gestures (Mind the Law)

The non-verbal ones — and the most litigated. The temple-tap (Vogel), the windshield-wiper (Scheibenwischer) and the Stinkefinger are all prosecutable Beleidigung when flashed in traffic, with dashcams making convictions routine. Recognise them; keep your own hands on the wheel.

die Zunge rausstrecken gesture Nyah-nyah — childish defiance / mockery Scheibenwischer gesture You're completely nuts / your brain isn't working Stinkefinger gesture The finger — up yours einen Vogel zeigen gesture You've got a screw loose / you're insane