die Fingerspitze
fingertip
The very front, sensitive end of a finger.
EXAMPLE
Er spürte mit der Fingerspitze, ob die Herdplatte noch heiß war.
He felt with his fingertip whether the stovetop was still hot.
die Fingerspitze
fingertip
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Meanings
etwas in den Fingerspitzen haben
to have a feel for
An idiom meaning that someone has a very good feel, strong intuition, or great practical experience in a particular area.
EXAMPLE
Als erfahrener Verhandlungsführer hat er das richtige Timing einfach in den Fingerspitzen.
As an experienced negotiator, he simply has a feel for the right timing.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is a simple compound of 'der Finger' (finger) and 'die Spitze' (tip/point). So it literally describes the tip of a finger.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mir mit dem Messer in die Fingerspitze geschnitten.
I cut my fingertip with the knife.
Typical verbs
In the literal meaning, 'Fingerspitze' (fingertip) is often used with verbs of feeling and touching, for example 'etwas mit den Fingerspitzen spüren' (to feel something with one’s fingertips) or 'jemanden berühren' (to touch someone).
EXAMPLE
Sie berührte sanft mit den Fingerspitzen seine Hand.
She gently touched his hand with her fingertips.
Fixed expression
The expression 'etwas in den Fingerspitzen haben' means to have a very good feel for something. The thing that one is good at or senses well is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Koch hat die richtigen Gewürze einfach in den Fingerspitzen.
A good cook simply has a feel for the right spices.
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