Translation of 'index finger' in Marathi
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Word 'index finger' in Other Languages
- index finger in Assamese অসমীয়া
- index finger in Bengali বাংলা
- index finger in Bodo बड़ो
- index finger in Dogri डोगरी
- index finger in English
- index finger in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- index finger in Hindi हिन्दी
- index finger in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- index finger in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- index finger in Konkani कोंकणी
- index finger in Maithili মৈথিলী
- index finger in Malayalam മലയാളം
- index finger in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- index finger in Marathi मराठी
- index finger in Nepali नेपाली
- index finger in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- index finger in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- index finger in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- index finger in Santali
- index finger in Sindhi سنڌي
- index finger in Tamil தமிழ்
- index finger in Telugu తెలుగు
- index finger in Urdu اُردُو
index finger
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɪndɛks ˈfɪŋɡər/
Definitions
- The first finger next to the thumb, used especially for pointing.
Usage Examples
- She pointed with her index finger at the map.
- The doctor wrapped a bandage around his injured index finger.
Etymology
From Latin "index," meaning "forefinger" or "sign," derived from "indicare," meaning "to point out."
Synonyms
- Forefinger
- Pointer finger
Antonyms
- Thumb
- Little finger
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Dedo índice | /ˈdeðo ˈindiθe/ |
| French | Index | /ɛ̃.dɛks/ |
| German | Zeigefinger | /ˈtsaɪɡəˌfɪŋɐ/ |
| Italian | Dito indice | /ˈdito ˈinditʃe/ |
| Russian | Указательный палец | /ukaˈzatʲɪlʲnɨj ˈpalʲɪts/ |
| Hindi | तर्जनी अंगुली | /tarjanī aṅgulī/ |
| Bengali | তর্জনী আঙুল | /tôrjoni aṅul/ |
| Gujarati | તર્જની આંગળી | /tarjanī āṅgaḷī/ |
| Marathi | तर्जनी बोट | /tarjanī bōṭ/ |
| Telugu | చూపుడు వేళ్లు | /chūpuḍu vēḷlu/ |
| Tamil | சுட்டுவிரல் | /cuṭṭuviral/ |
| Kannada | ಚುಟುಕೈ | /chuṭukai/ |
| Malayalam | കാണിക്കുന്ന വിരൽ | /kāṇikkunna viral/ |
| Odia | ତର୍ଜନୀ ଆଙ୍ଗୁଠି | /tarjanī āṅguṭhi/ |
| Punjabi | ਤਰਜਨੀ ਉਂਗਲ | /tarjanī ūṅgal/ |
| Urdu | اشارہ دینے والی انگلی | /ishārah dene wālī uṅglī/ |
| Nepali | तर्जनी औंला | /tarjanī aūlā/ |
| Japanese | 人差し指 | /hitosashiyubi/ |
| Korean | 집게손가락 | /jipge songarak/ |
| Arabic | السبابة | /as-sabbāba/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 食指 | /shí zhǐ/ |
| Turkish | İşaret parmağı | /iʃaˈɾet paɾˈmaːɯ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
US: /ˈɪn.dɛks ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ — UK: /ˈɪn.dɛks ˈfɪŋ.ɡə/
Historical Usage
The term has been in use since the 15th century and was originally associated with pointing or indicating, reflecting the finger’s use in gestures and communication.
Cultural Nuances
Pointing with the index finger is considered rude in some cultures, while in others it's common in teaching and commands. In body language, it often signifies authority or direction.
More Information
The index finger is the most dexterous finger and plays a critical role in grip and fine motor skills. It is commonly used for pointing, pressing buttons, and precise tasks. In digital culture, the term "index finger" is often associated with touchscreen interactions, clicking, and cursor navigation. In sign language and gestural communication, its importance is amplified as it conveys direction and attention.