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Zeigefinger

index finger

noun TSAY-ge-fing-er Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Also means

forefinger

Usage Note

Zeigefinger literally means 'pointing finger', from zeigen (to point). It is commonly used in both literal anatomical contexts and figuratively, as in den Zeigefinger erheben (to wag one's finger in admonition).

Examples

"Er zeigte mit dem Zeigefinger auf die Karte."

Natural Translation

He pointed at the map with his index finger.

Literal Translation

He pointed with the index finger at the map.

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