🇬🇧🇨🇳 nail - 指甲 : English Lesson

Meaning of "nail" ("指甲"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A nail is the hard, smooth part at the very tip of your fingers and toes. It grows out of your skin like a tiny shield and helps protect your fingers and toes. You can cut it when it gets too long, and you can decorate it with colors, but it does not hurt when you trim it because it has no feelings.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I broke a nail opening a bag of chips, so clearly the chips won the battle.

I scratched my head so hard my nails probably think there’s a mystery hidden in my hair.

When Mom cuts my nails, I hold my hand out like I’m a fancy movie star at a tiny fingertip salon.

I tried to type quietly, but my nails made more noise than the actual computer.

I put googly eyes on my thumb nail, and then it spent the day judging my homework.

Sam sees a white line on the nail of his finger. He taps the nail with his tooth and the nail bends. A little pain in the nail makes him cry. He runs to his mum. She takes scissors and cuts the nail. The nail is short and smooth now; Sam smiles and hugs his mum.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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