Zeigefinger Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zeigefinger" is used as noun with the meaning of "index finger", "forefinger" or "warning finger".

Essential properties of "Zeigefinger"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Zeigefinger
  • Plural: die Zeigefinger
  • Composition: compound noun formed by Zeige, Finger

Meanings of "Zeigefinger" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The finger used for pointing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hob den Zeigefinger, um auf die Karte zu zeigen.He raised his index finger to point at the map.
  2. Mit dem Zeigefinger deutete sie auf das Bild.With her index finger, she pointed to the picture.
  3. Der Lehrer erhob den Zeigefinger als Warnung.The teacher raised his index finger as a warning.

2.) "A symbol of warning or disapproval"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der erhobene Zeigefinger des Lehrers war deutlich.The teacher's raised index finger was clear.
  2. Sie sprach mit erhobenem Zeigefinger über die Gefahren.She spoke with an admonishing finger about the dangers.
  3. Der Zeigefinger der Gesellschaft kann erdrückend sein.Society's warning finger can be overwhelming.
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