Definition of finger

fingernoun

ngón tay

/ˈfɪŋɡə/

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The word "finger" has a fascinating history. It originated from the Old English word "fingor," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*fingiz," meaning "finger" or "digit." This, in turn, is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*beg-" which meant "to bend" or "to curve." In Old English, the word "fingor" referred specifically to the finger, particularly the forefinger. It wasn't until the 14th century that the term "finger" began to encompass all five digits on the hand. Today, the word "finger" is used to refer to any of the five distinct parts of the hand that connect the hand to the wrist. Despite its evolution, the core meaning of the word "finger" remains relatively unchanged, emphasizing its connection to the physical sensation of touch and manipulation.

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one of the four long thin parts that stick out from the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

một trong bốn phần mỏng dài nhô ra khỏi bàn tay (hoặc năm phần, nếu bao gồm cả ngón tay cái)

Example:
  • She ran her fingers through her hair.

    Cô luồn ngón tay vào tóc.

  • Hold the material between finger and thumb.

    Giữ vật liệu giữa ngón tay và ngón cái.

  • He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips.

    Anh định nói nhưng cô đã đưa một ngón tay lên môi.

  • The old man wagged his finger at the youths.

    Ông già vẫy tay với thanh niên.

  • Tina curled her slender fingers into a fist.

    Tina cuộn những ngón tay mảnh khảnh của mình thành nắm đấm.

Extra examples:
  • ‘None of that!’ cried the teacher, wagging her finger.

    "Không có chuyện đó!" cô giáo hét lên và lắc ngón tay.

  • Dad started twiddling his fingers nervously.

    Bố bắt đầu vặn ngón tay một cách lo lắng.

  • Everyone put their fingers in their ears when the shooting started.

    Mọi người đều đặt ngón tay vào tai khi vụ nổ súng bắt đầu.

  • He crooked a finger to tell us to go over to him.

    Anh ta cong một ngón tay ra hiệu bảo chúng tôi đến chỗ anh ta.

  • He gently laced his fingers between mine.

    Anh nhẹ nhàng đan những ngón tay mình vào giữa ngón tay tôi.

  • He held up his hand with the fingers extended.

    Anh giơ tay lên với những ngón tay duỗi thẳng.

  • He was drumming his fingers nervously on the arm of the chair.

    Anh ta đang gõ ngón tay một cách lo lắng trên tay ghế.

  • Her nimble fingers undid the knot in seconds.

    Những ngón tay nhanh nhẹn của cô cởi nút thắt chỉ trong vài giây.

  • His clumsy fingers struggled with the buttons.

    Những ngón tay vụng về của anh loay hoay với các nút bấm.

  • I dipped my finger in the sauce and licked it.

    Tôi nhúng ngón tay vào nước sốt và liếm nó.

  • I noticed the ring on the third finger of her left hand.

    Tôi để ý đến chiếc nhẫn ở ngón thứ ba trên bàn tay trái của cô ấy.

  • I stubbed my finger painfully while reaching for a book.

    Tôi bị vấp ngón tay một cách đau đớn khi đang với lấy một cuốn sách.

  • It's easiest to eat chicken legs with your fingers.

    Ăn chân gà bằng ngón tay là cách dễ nhất.

  • Sally trailed her fingers in the water idly.

    Sally lơ đãng lướt những ngón tay của mình xuống nước.

  • She hooked her fingers in the belt loop of his jeans.

    Cô móc ngón tay mình vào vòng thắt lưng quần jean của anh.

  • She raised a finger to her lips to ask for silence.

    Cô đưa ngón tay lên môi yêu cầu im lặng.

  • She ran her finger along the dusty shelf.

    Cô lướt ngón tay dọc theo chiếc kệ đầy bụi.

  • She took off his bandages with gentle fingers.

    Cô cởi băng cho anh bằng những ngón tay nhẹ nhàng.

  • The child needed treatment after trapping her finger in the car door.

    Cô bé cần được điều trị sau khi bị kẹt ngón tay vào cửa ô tô.

  • The man drew a finger across his throat in a threatening gesture.

    Người đàn ông đưa một ngón tay lên cổ họng mình với một cử chỉ đe dọa.

  • The nurse pricked my finger to get some blood.

    Cô y tá chích ngón tay tôi để lấy máu.

  • The ornaments had been put out of reach of the children's prying fingers.

    Những đồ trang trí đã được đặt ngoài tầm với của những ngón tay tò mò của bọn trẻ.

  • The protester was jabbing a finger aggressively at a policeman.

    Người biểu tình đã chỉ tay mạnh mẽ vào một cảnh sát.

  • The teacher raised a warning finger and we stopped talking.

    Giáo viên giơ ngón tay cảnh cáo và chúng tôi ngừng nói.

  • We were swaying and clicking our fingers in time to the music.

    Chúng tôi lắc lư và gõ ngón tay theo điệu nhạc.

  • He clicked his fingers for a menu.

    Anh bấm ngón tay để xem thực đơn.

Related words and phrases

having the type of fingers mentioned; having or using the number of fingers mentioned

có loại ngón tay được đề cập; có hoặc sử dụng số lượng ngón tay được đề cập

Example:
  • long-fingered

    ngón tay dài

  • nimble-fingered

    ngón tay nhanh nhẹn

  • a four-fingered chord

    hợp âm bốn ngón

Related words and phrases

the part of a glove that covers the finger

phần của chiếc găng tay che ngón tay

a long narrow piece of bread, cake, land, etc.

một miếng bánh mì, bánh ngọt, đất dài, hẹp, v.v.

Example:
  • chocolate fingers

    ngón tay sô cô la

  • a finger of toast

    một ngón tay bánh mì nướng

  • a narrow finger of land pointing out into the sea

    một ngón tay đất hẹp hướng ra biển

Related words and phrases

Related words and phrases

Idioms

be able to count somebody/something on (the fingers of) one hand
used to say that the total number of somebody/something is very small
  • She could count on the fingers of one hand the people she actually enjoyed being with.
  • Although she knew lots of people, she could count her friends on the fingers of one hand.
    • be all (fingers and) thumbs
    to be awkward with your hands so that you drop things or are unable to do something
    burn your fingers | get your fingers burnt
    to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
  • He got his fingers badly burnt dabbling in the stock market.
    • cross your fingers
    to hope that your plans will be successful (sometimes putting one finger across another as a sign of hoping for good luck)
  • I'm crossing my fingers that my proposal will be accepted.
  • Keep your fingers crossed!
    • finger in the air
    (informal)used to refer to an estimate or method of doing something that is not very accurate or scientific and partly based on guessing
  • It isn’t an exact science—it’s a kind of finger in the air thing.
  • ‘It’s all a bit finger in the air,’ admitted a spokesman.
    • the finger of blame/suspicion
    if the finger of blame/suspicion points or is pointed at somebody, they are suspected of having committed a crime, being responsible for something, etc.
  • The inquiry pointed the finger of blame at the driver of the crashed coach.
  • The finger of suspicion was pointed at the chicken served for lunch.
    • get, pull, etc. your finger out
    (British English, informal)used to tell somebody to start doing some work or making an effort
  • You're going to have to pull your finger out if you want to pass this exam.
    • give somebody the finger
    (especially North American English, informal)to raise your middle finger in the air with the back part of your hand facing somebody, done to be rude to somebody or to show them that you are angry
    have a finger in every pie
    (informal)to be involved in a lot of different activities and have influence over them, especially when other people think that this is annoying
    have/keep your finger on the pulse (of something)
    to always be aware of the most recent developments in a particular situation
    have, etc. your fingers in the till
    (British English, informal)to be stealing money from the place where you work
    have sticky fingers
    (informal)to be likely to steal something
    lay a finger on somebody
    to touch somebody with the intention of hurting them physically
  • I never laid a finger on her.
  • If you lay a finger on me, I’ll call the police.
    • let something slip (through your fingers)
    to miss or fail to use an opportunity
  • Don't let the chance to work abroad slip through your fingers.
    • not lift/raise a finger/hand (to do something)
    (informal)to do nothing to help somebody
  • The children never lift a finger to help around the house.
    • point a/the finger (at somebody)
    to accuse somebody of doing something
  • The article points an accusing finger at the authorities.
    • (not) put your finger on something
    to (not) be able to identify what is wrong or different about a particular situation
  • There was something odd about him but I couldn't put my finger on it.
  • You've put your finger on something there—we'll need to investigate that.
    • put/stick two fingers up at somebody
    (British English, informal)to form the shape of a V with the two fingers nearest your thumb and raise your hand in the air with the back part of it facing somebody, done to be rude to them or to show them that you are angry
  • She enjoys sticking two fingers up to convention.
    • snap your fingers
    to make a sharp noise by moving your second or third finger quickly against your thumb, to attract somebody’s attention, or to mark the beat of music, for example
  • He snapped his fingers for the waiter.
  • She only has to snap her fingers and her assistant comes running.
    • work your fingers to the bone
    to work very hard