Finger in Tagalog

Finger in Tagalog translates to “Daliri,” “Daliri ng kamay,” or “Tudtod,” referring to the five digits on each hand. Each finger also has specific names in Tagalog: hinlalaki (thumb), hintuturo (index), hinlalabuyo (middle), palasingsingan (ring), and hinliliit (pinky). Understanding these terms enriches your ability to describe gestures, actions, and anatomy in Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Finger

[Definition]:
– Finger /ˈfɪŋɡər/
– Noun 1: Each of the four slender jointed parts attached to the hand (or five, if the thumb is included).
– Noun 2: A measure of liquid in a glass, roughly equal to the width of a finger.
– Verb: To touch or feel something with the fingers.

[Synonyms] = Daliri, Daliri ng kamay, Hinlalaki (thumb), Hintuturo (index finger), Hinlalabuyo (middle finger), Palasingsingan (ring finger), Hinliliit (pinky), Tudtod

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She pointed her finger at the beautiful painting on the wall.
– Ex1_PH: Itinuro niya ang kanyang daliri sa magandang pagpipinta sa dingding.

– Ex2_EN: The child accidentally cut his finger while playing with scissors.
– Ex2_PH: Ang bata ay aksidenteng nasugatan ang kanyang daliri habang naglalaro ng gunting.

– Ex3_EN: He wore a gold ring on his ring finger as a symbol of his marriage.
– Ex3_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng gintong singsing sa kanyang palasingsingan bilang simbolo ng kanyang kasal.

– Ex4_EN: The pianist’s fingers moved gracefully across the keyboard during the concert.
– Ex4_PH: Ang mga daliri ng pianista ay gumagalaw nang maayos sa keyboard sa panahon ng konsiyerto.

– Ex5_EN: Please don’t finger the merchandise unless you intend to buy it.
– Ex5_PH: Huwag mo sanang hipuin ang produkto maliban kung bibilhin mo ito.