Arte: Der Kleine Finger

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Video Summary

  • The video discusses the differences between German and French hands.
  • Both hands initially appear similar.
  • The video explores the names of fingers in both languages.
  • The thumb is called "le pouce" in French and "der Daumen" in German.
  • The index finger is called "l'index" in French and "Zeigefinger"in German
  • The middle finger is referred to as "le majeur" in French, derived from Latin "major," indicating it is larger than other fingers.
  • In German, it's called "der Mittelfinger."
  • The ring finger is named after its purpose in both languages, as it carries the ring (anneau). Hence its name in French is "annulaire" and in German "Ringfinger".
  • The little finger is called "der kleine Finger" in German and "auriculaire" in French, originating from its small size and its use for cleaning ears.
  • "Highstreet" in French is derived from Latin "auriscula" (earlobe), "auris" (ear), and "cula" (small), suggesting the small finger's role in ear cleaning.

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