This is the 6160th most frequent German word.
daumen
Thumb.
Here, 'Daumen' figuratively represents a gesture of support or luck, involving pressing thumbs as a form of well-wishing.
Ich drücke dir die Daumen für deine Prüfung.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your exam.
In this case, 'Daumen' refers literally to the anatomical thumb.
Er hat seinen Daumen verletzt und musste zum Arzt gehen.
He injured his thumb and had to visit the doctor.
Here, 'Daumen' is used to describe the use of thumbs in creating artistic impressions or patterns.