English–German

“finger” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɪŋɐ/

Example

Ich habe mir den Finger verbrannt.

I burned my finger.

Illustration for Finger (finger)

How to say “finger” in German

“Finger” in German is Finger.

A slender, flexible projection at the end of the hand, suited to precise contact, pointing, and grip.

Full entry for Finger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Finger

Sie legte den Finger auf die Lippen.

She placed her finger on her lips.

Tips for using Finger

  • For an injured body part, German commonly uses a dative reflexive with the definite article, as in Ich habe mir den Finger verbrannt.

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