German · Body & Health
"Finger" in German: Finger
der Finger
Finger in German is der Finger, masculine. The plural is also Finger. Useful phrases include mit dem Finger zeigen and sich in den Finger schneiden.
Small injury
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How to pronounce Finger
Say it
FING-er
/ˈfɪŋɐ/
FING-er. Almost like English, but the i is shorter and clearer. Stress the first syllable.
"Finger" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Finger | the finger Masculine; plural stays Finger. | Masculine; plural stays Finger. |
| mit dem Finger zeigen | to point with your finger Can feel rude if you jab at people. | Can feel rude if you jab at people. |
| Daumen | thumb Not called Finger in everyday speech. | Not called Finger in everyday speech. |
| Ringfinger | ring finger Compound with Finger. | Compound with Finger. |
How to use Finger in real life
- 1Small injury
Ich habe mir in den Finger geschnitten.
I cut my finger.
In den Finger is accusative direction.
- 2Counting
Zähl bitte an den Fingern mit.
Please count along on your fingers.
Plural Finger looks like the singular.
- 3At the doctor
Welcher Finger tut weh?
Which finger hurts?
Welcher matches masculine Finger.
Mistakes English speakers make with Finger
Incorrect: Die Finger ist gebrochen.
Correct: Der Finger ist gebrochen.
Singular Finger is masculine: der Finger.
Incorrect: Zeig mit die Finger!
Correct: Zeig mit dem Finger!
Mit takes dative: mit dem Finger.
Good to know
Pointing straight at someone mit dem Finger can feel blunt in German-speaking countries. For directions, people often point with an open hand or nod toward the place instead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Bandaging a kitchen cut
ChatPal
Welcher Finger blutet?
Which finger is bleeding?
You
Der Zeigefinger. Nur ein kleiner Schnitt.
The index finger. Just a small cut.
ChatPal
Halt den Finger unter kaltes Wasser.
Hold the finger under cold water.
You
Okay. Hast du ein Pflaster für den Finger?
Okay. Do you have a bandage for the finger?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Finger" in German
Is the plural different?
No. Singular der Finger, plural die Finger—same form.
How do you say thumb?
Der Daumen, not Finger.
How do you say to point?
Mit dem Finger zeigen, or simply zeigen.
What about fingerprint?
Der Fingerabdruck.
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