hüvelykujj
The Hungarian word "hüvelykujj" translates to "thumb" in English. The thumb is the shortest and stoutest of the five digits on the human hand. It is located on the side of the hand opposite the other four fingers. Unlike the other fingers, the thumb has only two phalanges, or bones, instead of three. This unique structure, along with its opposable nature, grants the thumb its remarkable dexterity and importance in grasping and manipulating objects.
The opposability of the thumb is a key feature that distinguishes humans and some other primates. It
In Hungarian culture, the thumb can also be used in gestures. For instance, giving a "thumbs up"