No. 2,037 in Dutch
duim
"Duim" means "thumb" in English.
In a sentence
Ik gaf hem een duim omhoog als teken van goedkeuring.
I gave him a thumbs up as a sign of approval.
In this sentence, 'duim' refers to the thumb, showing its use in a gesture that signifies approval.
De baby stak haar duim in haar mond.
The baby put her thumb in her mouth.
Here, 'duim' means the thumb, emphasizing its physical aspect as part of one's anatomy.
Ik hou mijn duimen voor je examen morgen.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for your exam tomorrow.
In this context, 'duimen' (plural of duim) is used idiomatically to refer to hoping for good luck for someone.
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