Polish Expression · Intermediate
trzymać kciuki
to keep one's fingers crossed
Pronunciation: /ˈtʂɘ.mat͡ɕ ˈkt͡ɕu.ki/
Meaning
to keep one's fingers crossed
Example
Trzymam za ciebie kciuki!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Practice tips
- Practice trzymać kciuki out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish expression is for intermediate-level learners.