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finger

 

[ หˆfษชล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The part of the hand at the end of the arm on which the nails grow.

Synonyms

digit, index finger, thumb

Examples of usage

  • She pointed at the map with her finger.
  • He accidentally slammed the car door on his finger.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

A unit of length, equal to 7/8 inch (2.2 cm).

Synonyms

digit, inch

Examples of usage

  • The bookshelf was six feet tall and could hold up to twenty fingers of books.
Context #3 | Verb

touch

To touch or feel with the fingers.

Synonyms

caress, handle, touch

Examples of usage

  • She fingered the fabric to check its quality.
  • He nervously fingered the ring in his pocket.

Translations

Translations of the word "finger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Finger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ palec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡ (ใ‚†ใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doigt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dedo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๊ฐ€๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุตุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prst

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆŒ‡ (shว’uzhว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัƒัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dedo

Etymology

The word 'finger' originated from the Old English word 'finger' which meant 'finger or toe'. Its Indo-European root 'penkwe' also gave rise to words like 'five' and 'pentagon'. Fingers have been an essential part of human anatomy for thousands of years, used for tasks ranging from grasping objects to communication through gestures.

See also: fingernail, fingers, forefinger.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,214, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.