This is the 2734th most frequent Swedish word.
tummen
Thumb.
Here, 'tummen' is directly used to describe the thumb of a person, highlighting its physical aspect.
Mitt barn har en vana att suga på tummen.
My child has a habit of sucking on their thumb.
In this sentence, 'tummen' is figuratively used in the expression 'Tummen upp', meaning approval or congratulations.
Tummen upp för ett fantastisk jobb med projektet!
Thumbs up for a fantastic job on the project!
The word 'tummen' is used to refer to the thumb, which is a common body part used in gestures.