Finger
Meaning and Usage
"Finger" in German refers to the fingers, the digits on the hand. It is used in various contexts, such as describing the number of fingers, pointing, or as part of idiomatic expressions.
Linguistic Analysis
"Finger" is a masculine noun in German. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes and comes from the Old High German "vingar."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Finger" in German is similar to its English counterpart, both in meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In German culture, there are expressions and gestures related to "Finger" such as "sich in die Finger schneiden" (to cut oneself in the finger), which means to get into trouble.
Example Sentences
- Er hat sich in den Finger geschnitten. (He cut himself on the finger.)
- Zeig mir deinen Finger. (Show me your finger.)
- Sie zählte auf ihren Fingern. (She counted on her fingers.)
Memory Tips
Associate the word "Finger" with the action of pointing or with the act of counting on your fingers to help remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Hand (the hand)
- die Handfläche (the palm)
- die Fingerspitze (the fingertip)
- das Fingergelenk (the knuckle)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: masculine
- Plural: die Finger
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Finger" is a noun.