Toenails Meaning in English
word · lemma: toenail
/ˈtoʊˌneɪɫz/
TOH-naylz
/tˈəʊneɪlz/
tOH-naylz
Definition
The hard parts that grow on the tops of your toes, similar to fingernails but on your feet.
Usage & Nuances
'Toenails' is always plural when talking about all toes, but 'toenail' can refer to a single nail. Common collocations: 'cut your toenails,' 'paint your toenails,' 'ingrown toenail.' Often used in medical and grooming contexts.
Spanish: uñas de los piesPortuguese (BR): unhas dos pésPortuguese (PT): unhas dos pésChinese (Simplified): 脚趾甲Chinese (Traditional): 腳趾甲Hindi: पैर की नाखूनेंArabic: أظافر القدمينBengali: পায়ের নখRussian: ногти на ногахJapanese: 足の爪Vietnamese: móng chânKorean: 발톱Turkish: ayak tırnağıUrdu: پاؤں کے ناخنIndonesian: kuku kaki
Example Sentences
I cut my toenails every week.
basic
Please wash your toenails before swimming.
basic
Her toenails are painted red.
basic
My toenails grow really fast in the summer.
natural
He got an ingrown toenail after playing soccer.
natural
Don’t forget to trim your toenails before you put on sandals.
natural