keinen Finger rühren

Based on: rühren
Phrase
1.

not make a move, being passive

(often used in context of being lazy in a particular situation)
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  • Maria rührt keinen Finger in der Küche.
  • Maria doesn't lift a finger in the kitchen.
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Word of the Day – “rühren”

A quick look at the meaning of "rühren" and "sich rühren" and "berühren" and what stirring has to do with moving and touching.

Vocab: rühren, sich rühren, berühren, die Berührung

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How many meanings does the German word 'keinen Finger rühren' have?

keinen Finger rühren has 1 distinct meaning: 1. not make a move, being passive.

What is 'keinen Finger rühren' related to?

The word 'keinen Finger rühren' is related to rühren.

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Word of the Day – “rühren”
A quick look at the meaning of "rühren" and "sich rühren" and "berühren" and what stirring has to do with moving and touching.
Vocab: rühren, sich rühren, berühren, die Berührung
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