This is the 2037th most frequent Dutch word.
duim
"Duim" means "thumb" in English.
In this sentence, 'duim' refers to the thumb, showing its use in a gesture that signifies approval.
Ik gaf hem een duim omhoog als teken van goedkeuring.
I gave him a thumbs up as a sign of approval.
Here, 'duim' means the thumb, emphasizing its physical aspect as part of one's anatomy.
De baby stak haar duim in haar mond.
The baby put her thumb in her mouth.
In this context, 'duimen' (plural of duim) is used idiomatically to refer to hoping for good luck for someone.