finger
word
/ˈfɪŋɡɝ/
FING-gur
/fˈɪŋɡɐ/
FING-guh
Definition
A finger is one of the five long parts at the end of your hand. It is used for touching, holding, pointing, and doing small actions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a hand, not a foot; for feet, use 'toe'. Common phrases include 'point your finger', 'cut your finger', and 'cross your fingers'. In informal use, 'give someone the finger' is rude and means making an offensive hand gesture.
Spanish: dedo (de la mano)Portuguese (BR): dedo (da mão)Portuguese (PT): dedo (da mão)Chinese (Simplified): 手指Chinese (Traditional): 手指Hindi: उंगलीArabic: إصبع (اليد)Bengali: আঙুলRussian: палец (руки)Japanese: 指Vietnamese: ngón tayKorean: 손가락Turkish: parmakUrdu: انگلیIndonesian: jari
Example Sentences
She cut her finger while cooking.
basic
The baby held my finger tightly.
basic
He pointed his finger at the map.
basic
I burned my finger on the pan, so be careful.
natural
Cross your fingers — I really want this job.
natural
He has a green finger and grows amazing tomatoes.
natural