die Hammerzehe
Translation
hammertoe, claw toe
Examples
Eine Hammerzehe kann Schmerzen verursachen.
A hammertoe can cause pain.
Spezielle Schuhe helfen bei einer Hammerzehe.
Special shoes help with a hammertoe.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)): to have a hammertoe. She has a hammertoe on her left foot.
to suffer from ((sth.)): to suffer from a hammertoe. He suffers from a painful hammertoe.
Similar Words
die Krallenzehe (claw toe)
Etymology
A compound of 'Hammer' (hammer) and 'Zehe' (toe). It's a medical term for a toe bent like a hammer.
Memory Tips
Visualize a toe that is bent into the shape of a small hammer, which helps remember its meaning.