Hand
Meaning and Usage
"Hand" in German translates to "hand" in English. It is used to refer to the body part at the end of the arm, as well as in various idiomatic expressions and phrases.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Hand" does not have any prefix or suffix and has its roots in Old High German and Middle High German. It is a cognate of the English word "hand."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Hand" in German is similar to its English counterpart both in meaning and pronunciation.
Example Sentences
- Sie wusch sich die Hände. (She washed her hands.)
- Er hielt seine Tochter an der Hand. (He held his daughter's hand.)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "Hand," you can associate it with the English word "hand," as they are very similar in both spelling and meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- der Arm (the arm)
- die Finger (the fingers)
- greifen (to grip)
- berühren (to touch)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Hände
Conjugation (for verbs)
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