“Ich drücke dir die Daumen”
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you
Daily LifeInformalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “I press you the thumbs”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈdʁʏkə diːɐ̯ diː ˈdaʊ̯mən/
When to Use This Phrase
Instead of crossing their fingers, Germans make a fist with the thumb tucked inside and squeeze it. In speech it's often shortened to 'Ich drück dir die Daumen', and with Sie it becomes 'Ich drücke Ihnen die Daumen'.
Example Sentences
Morgen ist deine Prüfung? Ich drücke dir die Daumen!
Your exam is tomorrow? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Wir drücken Ihnen die Daumen für Ihr Vorstellungsgespräch.
We're keeping our fingers crossed for your job interview.
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