What does Hand in German mean?

What is the meaning of the word Hand in German? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use Hand in German.

The word Hand in German means hand, first-hand, firsthand, on hand, lay a hand on, take a hand in, shake hands, shake hands, hand in hand, together, shake hands, handful, helping hand, by hand, second hand, span, propose to, hand-craft, lend a hand. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word Hand

hand

(Körperteil) (anatomy)

ein Buch in die Hand nehmen
to hold a book in one's hand

first-hand

(Info: aus erster Quelle) (information)

Wir haben diese Information aus erster Hand.
This is a first-hand information.

firsthand

(Ware: vom ersten Besitzer) (object)

Kaufen Sie die neueste Technologie aus erster Hand!
Get the latest firsthand technology!

on hand

(in greifbarer Nähe)

Er hat sein Werkzeug immer bei der Hand.
He always has his tools on hand.

lay a hand on

(übertragen (grob werden bezüglich jdm) (attack)

take a hand in

(übertragen (selber aktiv werden) (get involved)

shake hands

(Versöhnung anbieten) (reconciliation)

Ihr gebt euch jetzt die Hand und die Sache ist aus der Welt.
Shake hands now and all will be forgotten.

shake hands

(begrüßen, verabschieden) (welcome, farewell)

Das Begrüßungsritual, sich die Hand zu geben, herrscht nicht in allen Ländern.
The ritual of shaking hands to welcome someone does not prevail in all countries.

hand in hand

(Händchen haltend)

Das verliebte Paar ging Hand in Hand im Park spazieren.
The loving couple walked hand in hand through the park.

together

(übertragen (gemeinsam)

Das muss Hand in Hand gehen, sonst werden wir bis heute Abend nicht fertig.
We all have to work together, otherwise we won't be done by tonight.

shake hands

(Versöhnung anbieten) (reconciliation)

handful

(umgangssprachlich (Menge: Hand füllend)

Für eine Hand voll Scheine würde Billy nicht zögern, zu töten.
Billy would not hesitate to kill for a handful of dollars.

helping hand

(übertragen (Person: Unterstützung) (figurative: assistance)

by hand

(Bedienung: mit der Hand)

Diese Maschine wird per Hand bedient.
The machine is operated by hand.

second hand

(Angl: gebrauchte Ware)

span

(Spanne: Daumen, kl. Finger)

propose to

(übertragen, ugs (Heiratsantrag machen)

Heutzutage halten viele Frauen um die Hand ihrer Freunde an.
Nowadays there are many woman who propose to their boyfriends.

hand-craft

(ohne Maschine herstellen)

lend a hand

(übertragen, ugs (jdm helfen)

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