German edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Fuß (foot) +‎ Nagel (nail).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfuːsˌnaːɡəl/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Fußnagel m (strong, genitive Fußnagels, plural Fußnägel)

  1. toenail
    Synonyms: Zehennagel, Zehnagel

Usage notes edit

  • 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 edit