German · Body & Health
"Nail (fingernail)" in German: Fingernagel
der Fingernagel
Fingernail in German is der Fingernagel, masculine. Plural is die Fingernägel with an umlaut. Short form Nägel is common when clear.
Grooming
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How to pronounce Fingernagel
Say it
FING-er-nah-gel
/ˈfɪŋɐˌnaːɡl̩/
FING-er-nah-gel. Soft g. Stress Finger-.
"Nail (fingernail)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Fingernagel | the fingernail Default. | Default. |
| die Fingernägel | the fingernails Plural with ä. | Plural with ä. |
| Fingernägel schneiden | to cut fingernails Grooming. | Grooming. |
| ein abgebrochener Fingernagel | a broken fingernail Mishap. | Mishap. |
How to use Fingernagel in real life
- 1Grooming
Ich schneide mir die Fingernägel.
I am cutting my fingernails.
Die Fingernägel.
- 2Typing
Mein Fingernagel ist zu lang zum Tippen.
My fingernail is too long for typing.
Mein Fingernagel.
- 3Accident
Mir ist ein Fingernagel abgebrochen.
I broke a fingernail.
Ein Fingernagel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fingernagel
Incorrect: die Fingernagel (singular)
Correct: der Fingernagel
Singular masculine: der Fingernagel.
Incorrect: der Nail
Correct: der Fingernagel
Use Fingernagel; Nagel alone can also mean a metal nail.
Good to know
Nagel alone may mean a metal nail or a fingernail. Fingernagel removes the doubt. Fußnägel are toenails.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a piano practice
ChatPal
Sind deine Fingernägel kurz genug?
Are your fingernails short enough?
You
Fast. Ein Fingernagel ist noch lang.
Almost. One fingernail is still long.
ChatPal
Schnell den Fingernagel kürzen.
Quickly shorten the fingernail.
You
Fertig. Alle Fingernägel sind kurz.
Done. All fingernails are short.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nail (fingernail)" in German
What gender is Fingernagel?
Masculine: der Fingernagel.
Plural?
Die Fingernägel.
Toenails?
Die Fußnägel.
Is Nagel enough?
Sometimes; Fingernagel is clearer.
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