Handnagel

German

Etymology

From Hand (“hand”) +‎ Nagel (“nail”).

Noun

Handnagel m (strong, genitive Handnagels, plural Handnägel)

  1. (very rare) fingernail
    Synonym: Fingernagel

Usage notes
  • Though generally not idiomatic, this word may at times be found in direct juxtaposition with Fußnagel (“toenail”, literally “foot-nail”), which latter is common alongside Zehennagel.
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