No exact match translations found for 'hangnail' in oriya.
Word 'hangnail' in Other Languages
- hangnail in Assamese অসমীয়া
- hangnail in Bengali বাংলা
- hangnail in Bodo बड़ो
- hangnail in Dogri डोगरी
- hangnail in English
- hangnail in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- hangnail in Hindi हिन्दी
- hangnail in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- hangnail in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- hangnail in Konkani कोंकणी
- hangnail in Maithili মৈথিলী
- hangnail in Malayalam മലയാളം
- hangnail in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- hangnail in Marathi मराठी
- hangnail in Nepali नेपाली
- hangnail in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- hangnail in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- hangnail in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- hangnail in Santali
- hangnail in Sindhi سنڌي
- hangnail in Tamil தமிழ்
- hangnail in Telugu తెలుగు
- hangnail in Urdu اُردُو
hangnail
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhæŋˌneɪl/
Definitions
- A small, torn piece of skin near the base or side of a fingernail or toenail.
Usage Examples
- "I accidentally pulled a hangnail, and now my finger hurts."
- "Hangnails are often caused by dry skin or biting nails."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "hang" (to suspend) and "nail" (from Old English "nægel," meaning fingernail or toenail). The term originally referred to any small, loose piece of skin around the nail.
Synonyms
- Torn cuticle
- Loose skin
Antonyms
- Healthy nail
- Intact cuticle
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | padrastro | /paˈðɾastɾo/ |
| French | envie | /ɑ̃vi/ |
| German | Nagelhautentzündung | /ˈnaːɡl̩ˌhaʊ̯t ɛntˈtsʏndʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | नाखून की फटी त्वचा | /nākhūn kī phaṭī tvachā/ |
| Mandarin | 倒刺 | /dàocì/ |
| Japanese | ささくれ | /sasakure/ |
| Russian | заусенец | /zəʊˈsʲenʲɪt͡s/ |
| Arabic | الجلد الممزق قرب الظفر | /al-jild al-mumazzaq qurb al-ẓufr/ |
| Portuguese | espícula | /isˈpikula/ |
| Bengali | নখের পাশের ছেঁড়া চামড়া | /nokher pāsher chhēṛā chāmaṛā/ |
| Tamil | நகம் அருகே பிளந்த தோல் | /nakam arugē piḷanta tōl/ |
| Telugu | నఖ చర్మ కణం | /nakha carma kaṇaṁ/ |
| Marathi | नखाच्या कडेला झालेली चामखीळ | /nakhācyā kaḍēlā jhālēlī cāmakhīḷ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
UK: /ˈhæŋˌneɪl/
US: /ˈhæŋˌneɪl/
Historical Usage
The term "hangnail" dates back to the 17th century and originally referred to any small, detached piece of skin near the nails. Over time, it became associated specifically with torn cuticles.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, hangnails are seen as minor nuisances caused by poor nail care, dry weather, or nervous habits like nail-biting. Traditional remedies include soaking in warm water and applying moisturizing lotions.
More Information
Hangnails are common and typically harmless, but they can become painful or even infected if left untreated. Proper nail care, such as keeping hands moisturized and avoiding biting nails, can help prevent their occurrence.