No. 6,954 in German
fingern
The German word "fingern" means "to finger" or "to touch/manipulate with fingers," and in some contexts, it can have a vulgar or sexual connotation.
In a sentence
Ich habe die feinen Details des Stoffes mit meinen Fingern ertastet.
I felt the fine details of the fabric with my fingers.
Here, 'fingern' is related to the action of using fingers to feel or touch something.
Die Katze fingern nach der Spielzeugmaus unter dem Sofa.
The cat fingers after the toy mouse under the sofa.
In this context, 'fingern' describes the searching or pawing action using fingers or similar appendages.
Er wurde dabei beobachtet, wie er heimlich am Schreibtisch fingern wollte.
He was observed trying to secretly meddle with items on the desk using his fingers.
In this sentence, 'fingern' can imply a sneaky or suspicious use of fingers, often hinting at a minor theft or curiosity.
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