Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/dwa/

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Translation

finger

Word origin

From Latin digitus ('finger, toe'), via Vulgar Latin ditus.

Origin
Latin
Root
digitus
English cognates
digit, digital

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraldoigts

Examples

' .

She cut her finger while making dinner.

pointe .

He pointed his finger at the house at the end of the street.

.

The baby has five little fingers on each hand.

.

I have worn a ring on this finger for ten years.

.

Put your finger on the map to show me where you live.

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This word is part of lesson 17.