der Zeigefinger
Translation
index fingers, forefingers
Examples
Er tippte mit beiden Zeigefingern.
He typed with both index fingers.
Sie zeigte mit den Zeigefingern auf die Karte.
She pointed at the map with her index fingers.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) with+3 to do sth. with the index fingers He types with his index fingers.
Similar Words
Indexfinger (index finger)
Etymology
A compound of 'zeigen' (to show, to point) and 'Finger' (finger). Literally the 'pointing finger'. 'Zeigefingern' is the dative plural.
Memory Tips
The finger you use to 'zeigen' (point) is your 'Zeigefinger'. It's a very logical compound word.