die Faust, ¨-e
fist
Eine Hand, die fest zusammengedrückt wird, sodass die Finger eng eingerollt sind.
The German word "Faust" is a noun meaning "fist" — the clenched hand made by folding the fingers against the palm.
- It is a standalone word, not composed of smaller meaningful words.
- It can be used literally (the physical fist) or figuratively (e.g., "die Faust erheben" = raise the fist in protest).
Similar words:
- Hand (hand) — broader as it refers to the entire hand, not just the fist.
- Faustschlag (punch) — specifically refers to a strike with the fist.
Difference:
"Faust" is the noun for the clenched hand itself, while "Faustschlag" refers to the action of hitting with the fist. "Hand" is more general.
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Examples
In der Geschichte ballt der Held oft die Faust.noun
In the story, the hero often clenches his fist.
Man kann mit einer Faust kräftig an die Tür klopfen.noun
One can knock on the door hard with a fist.
Marta ballt ihre Faust vor Wut.noun
Marta clenches her fist in anger.
Tim macht eine Faust und hebt sie hoch.noun
Tim makes a fist and raises it high.
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