Fußnagel

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German[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Fuß (foot) +‎ Nagel (nail).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfuːsˌnaːɡəl/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Fußnagel m (strong, genitive Fußnagels, plural Fußnägel)

  1. toenail
    Synonyms: Zehennagel, Zehnagel

Usage notes[edit]

  • Note that “fingernail” is almost always Fingernagel. The synonym Handnagel is extremely rare and, if used at all, is used chiefly only in direct juxtaposition with Fußnagel.

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