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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hand | die Hände |
| Genitive | der Hand | der Hände |
| Dative | der Hand | den Händen |
| Accusative | die Hand | die 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.
