Fingers Meaning in English
word · lemma: finger
/ˈfɪŋɡɝz/
FING-gurz
/fˈɪŋɡəz/
FING-guhz
Definição
Fingers are the long parts at the end of your hand that you use for touching, holding, pointing, and doing small movements. The thumb is usually counted separately from the four fingers in everyday speech, but in some contexts it may be included.
Uso & Nuances
Usually refers to the fingers of the hand, not the toes. Common phrases include 'cross your fingers', 'slip through your fingers', and 'point your finger at'. Learners often confuse 'finger' with 'thumb'; everyday English often treats the thumb separately.
Spanish: dedos (de la mano)Portuguese (BR): dedos (da mão)Portuguese (PT): dedos (da mão)Chinese (Simplified): 手指Chinese (Traditional): 手指Hindi: उंगलियाँArabic: أصابع اليدBengali: আঙুলRussian: пальцы (руки)Japanese: 指Vietnamese: ngón tayKorean: 손가락Turkish: parmakUrdu: انگلیاںIndonesian: jari-jari tangan
Frases de Exemplo
She has long fingers.
basic
My fingers are cold.
basic
He counted on his fingers.
basic
Keep your fingers away from the knife.
natural
I burned my fingers on the hot pan.
natural
Cross your fingers and hope for good news.
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