Fingerlein is the diminutive form of Finger (finger), meaning "little fingers". The suffix -lein is an endearing and somewhat old-fashioned way to make a noun smaller and cuter, similar to -chen.
In this song, which is likely a children's song, the use of Fingerlein adds a playful and tender touch as it describes different body parts. It's a charming word that highlights the song's gentle and educational nature, making it memorable and unique compared to the more common Finger.
**“Das Ist Hoch, Das Ist Tief” is a playful musical tour of everyday opposites and body parts, turning simple German words into a lively game of point-and-show. With each line, the singer contrasts two qualities – hoch vs. tief (high vs. low), dunkel vs. hell (dark vs. light), leise vs. laut (quiet vs. loud) – inviting listeners to mime the differences and learn vocabulary through movement.
By weaving in pieces of the body (Arm, Bein, Nase, Mund) alongside size, speed, mood, and distance, the song helps learners map words directly onto their own experience. It feels like a friendly round of “Simon Says”: you touch your nose, stretch your arms, crouch low, stand tall, and before you know it you’ve absorbed dozens of German terms. The chorus wraps it all up with a cheerful reminder that singing these contrasts is fun – making the track a catchy, kinesthetic lesson in describing the world around you.