Hand
/hant/feminine
The German word for hand is Hand.
Hand refers to the part of the fore limb. You can use related verbs like reichen to describe giving or passing something with the hand, or geleiten to describe leading, guiding or assisting someone with the hand. To describe someone's handedness, use Linkshänder for left-handed or Rechtshänder for right-handed.
Meaning: part of the fore limb (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Hand is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Hände. When using the word in the dative case, the feminine article changes to der Hand.
How do you pronounce it?
/hant/
Did you know?
- The term Rechtshänder for a right-handed person is built upon the word 'right', which in German also carries the connotation of 'correct' or 'legal'.
- In German, the expression etwas in die Hand nehmen means to take charge of a project or take responsibility for a situation.
- The word Hand is used in the term Handwerk, which refers to a skilled trade or craft, implying that the manual skill is the essence of the profession.
Examples in context
- Er hob die Hand.He raised his hand.This sentence demonstrates the use of Hand.Tatoeba #3280457 by pne, translation #370607 by saeb
- Sie hob die Hand.She raised her hand.Tatoeba #1218998 by Sudajaengi, translation #314875 by CK
- Tom hob die Hand.Tom put his hand up.Tatoeba #1819221 by pne, translation #3155767 by CK
- Ihre Hand ist sehr zartYour hand is very delicate
- Das Buch wird mit einer Hand gehaltenThe book is held with one hand
- Kannst du mir bitte die Hand geben?Can you please give me your hand?
- Deine Hand ist sehr starkYour hand is very strong
- Kannst du bitte meine Hand halten?Can you please hold my hand?
- Möchtest du beim Tanzen meine Hand führen?Would you like to lead my hand while dancing?
- Vorsicht, die Platte ist heiß. Pass auf deine Hand auf!Caution, the plate is hot. Be careful with your hand!
- Mein Bruder ist Linkshänder, aber ich bin Rechtshänder.My brother is left-handed, but I am right-handed.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are sitting at a cafe.
- LukasGib mir bitte deine Hand.Please give me your hand.
- JuliaWarum soll ich das tun?Why should I do that?
- LukasIch möchte nur deine Hand halten.I just want to hold your hand.
- JuliaDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very sweet of you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hand” translations and entries Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
