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der Zeigefinger

index finger

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derder Zeigefingerm
Meaning of der Zeigefinger

finger next to the thumb

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German/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡəˌfɪŋɐ/
index finger
der Zeigefinger - index finger
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der Zeigefinger with English translation

der Zeigefinger usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Zeigefinger zeigt auf die Karte.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Er hob den Zeigefinger, um zu warnen.

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der Zeigefinger belongs to the topic "Limbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Zeigefingerindex finger
der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth

der Zeigefinger synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Zeigefinger / Zeigefinger / Fingerzeig / Mittelfinger / Ringfinger / Daumen

Z
🇩🇪German
Zeigefinger

The standard, neutral word for the index finger; the most common choice.

A2Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Fingerzeig

Not the name of a finger, but a figurative word meaning hint, cue, or sign.

B1Rarely
M
🇩🇪German
Mittelfinger

The middle finger, the finger between the index finger and the ring finger.

A2Often
R
🇩🇪German
Ringfinger

The ring finger, the finger usually used for wearing a ring.

A2Often
D
🇩🇪German
Daumen

The thumb, which is different from the index finger and next to it.

A1Very Often
K
🇩🇪German
kleiner Finger

The little finger, the smallest finger on the hand.

A2Often

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How to pronounce der Zeigefinger and what this word means

der Zeigefinger means index finger. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Zeigefinger

/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡəˌfɪŋɐ/

der Zeigefinger translation

index finger

der Zeigefinger examples

Der Zeigefinger zeigt auf die Karte.

der Zeigefinger transcription

/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡəˌfɪŋɐ/

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der Zeigefinger meaning: what does it mean?

Finger neben dem Daumen

der Zeigefinger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

der Zeigefinger is pronounced as /ˈtsaɪ̯ɡəˌfɪŋɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Zeigefinger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Zeigefinger zeigt auf die Karte. Translation: Указательный палец показывает на карту.

Is der Zeigefinger part of Limbs vocabulary?

Yes, der Zeigefinger (index finger) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is der Zeigefinger part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, der Zeigefinger (index finger) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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