German · Body & Health
"Hand" in German: Hand
die Hand
Hand in German is die Hand, feminine, with plural die Hände. Give me your hand is Gib mir die Hand. By hand is von Hand or per Hand.
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How to pronounce Hand
Say it
hahnt
/hant/
Hahnt, close to English "haunt" without a strong glide. Short a. The d at the end often sounds like t. One syllable.
"Hand" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Hand | hand Singular form. | Singular form. |
| die Hände | hands Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| von Hand / per Hand | by hand Made or done manually. | Made or done manually. |
| jemandem die Hand geben | to shake someone's hand Greeting gesture. | Greeting gesture. |
| Handynummer | mobile number Handy means mobile phone, not hand. | Handy means mobile phone, not hand. |
How to use Hand in real life
- 1Asking for help
Kannst du mir kurz die Hand reichen?
Can you quickly give me a hand?
Die Hand reichen can mean help or lend a hand.
- 2At the doctor
Meine linke Hand ist geschwollen.
My left hand is swollen.
Linke agrees with feminine Hand.
- 3In a craft class
Wasch dir bitte die Hände vor dem Essen.
Please wash your hands before eating.
Plural Hände takes the umlaut.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hand
Incorrect: der Hand
Correct: die Hand
Hand is feminine. Plural die Hände.
Incorrect: zwei Hands
Correct: zwei Hände
German plural adds umlaut: Hände, not English -s.
Good to know
A handshake (Handschlag) is still common in formal greetings, though less automatic among young friends. Note that Handy means mobile phone, a false friend that confuses many beginners.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping carry bags into a flat
ChatPal
Hast du noch eine Hand frei?
Do you still have a hand free?
You
Ja, meine rechte Hand ist frei.
Yes, my right hand is free.
ChatPal
Super, nimm bitte die Tasche in die Hand.
Great, please take the bag in your hand.
You
Okay. Die Hand hält das schon.
Okay. The hand can hold that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hand" in German
What is the plural of Hand?
Die Hände, with ä. One Hand, two Hände.
Is Hand feminine?
Yes: die Hand. Accusative stays die Hand; dative der Hand.
Does Handy mean hand?
No. Das Handy is a mobile phone. Hand is the body part.
How do you say shake hands?
Sich die Hand geben or einen Handschlag machen.
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