Fußnagel

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Fuß (foot) +‎ Nagel (nail).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfuːsˌnaːɡəl/
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Noun

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Fußnagel m (strong, genitive Fußnagels, plural Fußnägel)

  1. toenail
    Synonyms: Zehennagel, Zehnagel

Usage notes

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  • Note that “fingernail” is almost always Fingernagel. The synonym Handnagel is extremely rare and, if used at all, is used chiefly only in direct juxtaposition with Fußnagel.

Declension

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