Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Daumen

Translation (Übersetzung) thumb
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈdaʊmən]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
body part hand finger
Der Daumen is the shortest but thickest finger on the hand. It is used in many idioms and gestures.

Daumen - German Nouns - Daumen Meaning - Daumen Translation - Daumen Nouns Examples

Daumen is a German Nouns

Learn Daumen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Daumen is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Daumen Examples (Beispiele) in English

Daumen examples with English translations. See how to use Daumen in sentences. Daumen example sentences in English below.

Er hat sich den Daumen verletzt.
He injured his thumb.
Everyday injury
Ich drücke dir die Daumen!
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Encouragement

Daumen — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Daumen — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Daumen' as plural
    Die Daumen
    Daumen is masculine, plural is die Daumen.
  • Confusing with 'der Dämon'
    der Daumen
    Daumen means thumb, Dämon means demon.

Daumen Word Family - Daumen Related Words - Daumen Family Members

Daumen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Daumen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Daumen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Daumen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Däumchen
Meaning: little thumb
Example: Das Däumchen des Babys ist süß.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Daumenabdruck
Meaning: thumbprint
Example: Der Daumenabdruck ist einzigartig.
Noun

Daumen Usage - Daumen Collocations - Daumen Idioms - Daumen Synonyms - Daumen Antonyms

Daumen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Daumen Collocations (Kollokationen)

Daumen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Daumen word combinations and how to use Daumen with other words naturally.

den Daumen drücken
to keep one's fingers crossed
High frequency
den Daumen heben
to give a thumbs up
Medium frequency
am Daumen lutschen
to suck one's thumb
Low frequency

Daumen Idioms (Redewendungen)

Daumen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Daumen with meanings and explanations. Master Daumen expressions used in everyday German.

Daumen drücken
to keep one's fingers crossed
Used to wish someone good luck.
den Daumen auf etwas haben
to have a say in something
To have control or influence over something.
sich den Daumen abschlecken
to lick one's thumb
Expression of anticipation or enjoyment, often before turning a page.

Daumen Synonyms (Synonyme)

Daumen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Daumen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Daumen similar words and their usage.

Finger
Meaning: finger
Low similarity

Daumen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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kleiner Finger
Meaning: little finger

Daumen Semantically Related Words - Daumen Contextually Related Words - Daumen Thematically Related Words

Daumen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Daumen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Daumen. Explore Daumen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Daumen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Finger Hand Fingernagel Handfläche

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