fingernail

word

Definition

The hard, flat part that covers the tip of each finger on your hand.

Usage & Nuances

Used to refer only to fingernails (on the hands), not toenails. Common collocations: 'bite your fingernails', 'cut your fingernails', 'paint your fingernails'.

Spanish: uña (de la mano)Portuguese (BR): unha (da mão)Portuguese (PT): unha (da mão)Chinese (Simplified): 手指甲 Chinese (Traditional): 手指甲 Hindi: नाखून (हाथ का)Arabic: ظفر (اليد)Bengali: নখ (আঙুলের) - আঙুলের নখ Russian: ноготь (на руке)Japanese: 爪（つめ）Vietnamese: móng tay Korean: 손톱 Turkish: tırnak (el)Urdu: ناخن (ہاتھ کی انگلی کا)Indonesian: kuku jari tangan

Example Sentences

My fingernail is broken.

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He cut his fingernails.

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Her fingernails are very clean.

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Stop biting your fingernails!

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She painted her fingernails bright red.

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There's dirt under your fingernails.

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