NOUN

Hand/hant/hand

Hand is a German noun that means hand. It is pronounced /hant/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hände".

Definitions

1.the end part of the arm, used for holding and touching(body part)

a.physical hand of a person or animal

Sie hält das Buch in der linken Hand.She is holding the book in her left hand.

2.help or support, often figurative(assistance)

a.(idiomatisch) helping hand

Kannst du mir eine Hand reichen?Can you give me a hand?

3.power or influence over something or someone(control, influence)

a.having control, especially in fixed phrases

Das Projekt liegt in guten Händen.The project is in good hands.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Handdie Hände
Genitiveder Handder Hände
Dativeder Handden Händen
Accusativedie Handdie Hände

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hand" mean in English?
"Hand" means hand. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Hand"?
"Hand" is pronounced /hant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hand" der, die, or das?
"Hand" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Hand"?
The plural of "Hand" is "Hände".
What part of speech is "Hand"?
"Hand" is a noun in German.

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