Fingers in Russian language are referred to using specific names that have unique meanings. Here are the names, starting from the thumb and moving towards the little finger:
- Большой палец. This translates to ‘big finger’ and refers to the thumb. It is the largest finger on the hand.
- Указательный палец. Known as the ‘indicating finger’ or the index finger. It is used for pointing, indicating, or pressing buttons.
- Средний палец. The ‘middle finger’. The name speaks for itself
- Безымянный палец. This term translates to ‘nameless finger’ and refers to the ring finger. It is called nameless because it does not have a specific name associated with it.
- Мизинец. The little finger, derived from the old Russian word which meant ‘the youngest’.
Understanding the names of fingers in Russian can be helpful for various contexts, from discussions about hand gestures to describing certain actions or pointing out specific fingers.
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