fingertip
die Fingerkuppe, die Fingerkuppen
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fingertip
The rounded, soft end of a finger on the side opposite the nail. This is where the sense of touch is particularly sensitive.
Sie strich mit der Fingerkuppe vorsichtig über die raue Oberfläche.
She carefully ran her fingertip over the rough surface.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fingerkuppen |
| genitive | der Fingerkuppe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fingerkuppe | die Fingerkuppen |
| accusative | die Fingerkuppe | die Fingerkuppen |
| dative | der Fingerkuppe | den Fingerkuppen |
| genitive | der Fingerkuppe | der Fingerkuppen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Fingerkuppe' (fingertip) is made up of 'Finger' (finger) and 'Kuppe' (rounded top). Here, 'Kuppe' refers to a rounded end, namely the round part at the end of the finger.
An seiner Fingerkuppe klebte noch ein kleiner Tropfen Wasser.
There was still a small drop of water stuck to his fingertip.
Verbs such as 'berühren' (to touch), 'tasten' (to feel one's way), 'drücken' (to press), and 'verletzen' (to injure) are often used with 'Fingerkuppe' (fingertip). 'Empfindliche Fingerkuppen' (sensitive fingertips) is also a typical collocation.
Sie berührte den Bildschirm nur mit der Fingerkuppe.
She touched the screen only with her fingertip.
'Fingerkuppe' (fingertip) is often used in contexts where someone feels something by touch or perceives a surface precisely. Typical expressions therefore refer to pressure, warmth, roughness, or pain in the fingertip.
Schon ein leichter Druck auf die verletzte Fingerkuppe tat ihm weh.
Even slight pressure on his injured fingertip hurt him.
