händigen
Translation
to hand over, to deliver, to present
Examples
Bitte händigen Sie mir die Dokumente.
Please hand me the documents.
Der Preis wurde dem Gewinner gehändigt.
The prize was handed over to the winner.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) händigen to hand sth. over to sb. The official handed him the passport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übergeben, reichen, geben
Etymology
Derived from 'Hand' (hand), literally meaning 'to put into someone's hand'.
Memory Tips
This is a formal version of 'geben' (to give). Imagine officially handing over documents or a prize.