duimen

Verb

1. (intransitive) to put one or both thumbs up, notably as a gesture of approval or when hitchhiking to ask for a ride
2. (intransitive) to twiddle one's thumbs
3. (intransitive) to keep one's fingers crossed (i.e. to show support)
4. (intransitive) to suck one's thumb

Noun

plural of duim

duim

• Noun
• Verb

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdœy̯mə(n)/

Etymology

From duim + -en.

Concepts

cross one’s fingers

thumbs

keep one’s fingers crossed

Translations

die Daumen drücken

incrociare le dita