die Daumen
Translation
thumbs
Examples
Der Daumen ist ein wichtiger Finger.
The thumb is an important finger.
Ich drücke dir die Daumen für die Prüfung!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you for the exam!
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) die Daumen drücken to keep one's fingers crossed for sb. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Similar Words
None (it's a body part).
Etymology
From Old High German 'dūmo', meaning 'the thick one'. Related to the English word 'thumb'.
Memory Tips
Remember the very common idiom 'jemandem die Daumen drücken' (to keep one's fingers crossed for someone). Imagine pressing your thumbs for good luck.