English–German
“thumb” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdaʊ̯mən/
Example
Er zeigt mit dem Daumen nach oben.
He points up with his thumb.
How to say “thumb” in German
“Thumb” in German is Daumen.
A compact opposing finger at the hand's edge, useful for a firm grip and for familiar approval gestures.
Example sentences with Daumen
Mit dem Daumen scrollt sie durch die Artikel.
She scrolls through the articles with her thumb.
Tips for using Daumen
- Daumen hoch means 'thumbs up' and signals approval, while Daumen drücken means 'keep one's fingers crossed'.