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Daumen drücken

To keep one's fingers crossed for good luck

In German

Daumen drücken

Dau-men drü-ken

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.

FAQ

How do you say "To keep one's fingers crossed for good luck" in German?

"To keep one's fingers crossed for good luck" in German is "Daumen drücken" (Dau-men drü-ken). Example: Ich drücke dir die Daumen für deine Prüfung!.

To turn a blind eye; to overlook a minor transgression

Ein Auge zudrücken

Ein Au-ge tsoo-drü-ken

To be clumsy or unskillful, especially with manual tasks

Zwei linke Hände haben

Tsvei lin-ke Hen-de ha-ben

To live in grand style and spend a lot of money, often more than one can really afford

Auf großem Fuß leben

Auf gro-ßem Fuß leh-ben