Fingerspitzengefühl

German (Berlin)

[ˈfɪŋɐʃpɪtsn̩ɡəˌfyːl]

noun
Definitions
  • (plural rare) great sensitivity, sure instinct, fingertip feel

Etymology

Compound from German Fingerspitze (fingertip) + German Gefühl (feeling, emotion).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Gefühl

Gloss

feeling, emotion

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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