ADPOSITION

anhand/anˈhant/by means of; on the basis of; using

anhand is a German adposition that means by means of, on the basis of, or using. It is pronounced /anˈhant/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate that something serves as a basis or means for an action or judgment(preposition, indicating the basis for something)

a.with the help of; based on

Anhand des Plans konnten wir den Weg finden.Using the map, we were able to find the way.

b.by reference to (as evidence)

Die Identität wurde anhand der Fingerabdrücke festgestellt.The identity was determined on the basis of the fingerprints.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anhand" mean in English?
"anhand" means by means of, on the basis of, or using. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "anhand"?
"anhand" is pronounced /anˈhant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "anhand"?
"anhand" is a adposition in German.

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