thumb in German
thumb in German is Daumen, durchblättern — thumb means the short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
thumb in German
Daumen
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
durchblättern
(transitive, with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
What does "thumb" mean?
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noun The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
"He hurt his thumb while opening a jar."
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verb To flip through the pages of something quickly.
"She thumbed through the magazine while waiting."
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verb To hitchhike by signaling with the thumb.
"He thumbed a ride to the next town."
thumb in a sentence
- He hurt his thumb while opening a jar.
- She gave a thumbs-up to signal approval.
- She thumbed through the magazine while waiting.
- He thumbed a ride to the next town.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thumb" in German?
"thumb" in German is Daumen, durchblättern. thumb means: The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
How do you use "thumb" in a sentence?
Example: "He hurt his thumb while opening a jar." In German, "thumb" is Daumen, durchblättern.
Are there other ways to say "thumb" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "thumb": Daumen, durchblättern.
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