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Daumen drücken
In German
Daumen drücken
Dau-men drü-ken
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📖 Literal Translation
to press thumbs
💡 Meaning
To keep one's fingers crossed for good luck.
🌍 Equivalent:"To keep one's fingers crossed"
📜 Origin:The custom of pressing thumbs or crossing fingers dates back to ancient times, believed to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck. In Germany, it's common to literally press one's own thumbs with the other hand.
Example Sentences
1
Ich drücke dir die Daumen für deine Prüfung!
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your exam!
2
Drückt mir die Daumen, dass alles gut geht.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that everything goes well.