noun
der Daumen, –
thumb
Es ist der kurze, kräftige Finger an der Hand, der den anderen Fingern gegenübersteht und beim Greifen hilft.
The German word "Daumen" is a noun that means "thumb", the first digit of the human hand.
- It is not a compound word and stands alone.
- Related body parts: Finger (finger), Zeigefinger (index finger).
Similar words describing parts of the hand:
- Finger (general term for fingers)
- Zeigefinger (index finger)
- Mittelfinger (middle finger)
Difference:
- "Daumen" specifically refers to the thumb, which differs functionally and anatomically from the other fingers; it is opposable, allowing grip and precision.
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Examples
Mein Daumen tut heute weh.noun
My thumb hurts today.
Kleine Kinder lutschen oft an ihren Daumen.noun
Small children often suck on their thumbs.
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