Translation of German word "Hand" to English
dieHand
/haːnt/
Meaning
NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
How to use
The feminine noun Hand ('hand') declines regularly. In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Hände (die Hände). The expression an der Hand + dative means 'by the hand'.
🇬🇧 English
hand
Example
Ich habe meine Hand verletzt, als ich die Tür aufgemacht habe.
I hurt my hand when I opened the door.
Die Hand ist klein.
The hand is small.
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Common phrases
- jemandem die Hand geben— to shake hands with someone (requires dative for recipient)
- mit der Hand— by hand / manually (dative means)
- Handtasche— handbag (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Hand"?▼
The German word "die Hand" is defined as: "The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals."
What does the German word "die Hand" mean?▼
The German word "die Hand" means "hand" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Hand"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Hand"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Hand ist ein wichtiger Teil des Körpers." (which translates as "I hurt my hand when I opened the door.").
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