der Index
Translation
index, forefinger, pointer
Examples
Schau im Index am Ende des Buches nach.
Look in the index at the end of the book.
Der Aktienindex ist heute gefallen.
The stock market index fell today.
Er zeigte mit dem Index auf den Fehler.
He pointed to the mistake with his index finger.
Grammar Patterns
as a list A book's index helps with searching.
as a figure The stock index is an important indicator.
as a finger You point at things with the index finger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verzeichnis, Register (for book index); Zeigefinger (for finger)
Etymology
From Latin 'index' meaning 'one who points out, indicator, forefinger'.
Memory Tips
It's an international word. Think of a book's INDEX, a stock market INDEX, or an INDEX finger pointing at something.