an die Hand
Translation
to guide, to help, to take by the hand
Examples
Der Lehrer nimmt den Schüler an die Hand.
The teacher guides the student.
Ich gebe dir ein paar Tipps an die Hand.
I'll give you a few tips.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) an die Hand nehmen to guide (sb.), to take (sb.) by the hand The teacher takes the student by the hand.
((j-m)) ((et4)) an die Hand geben to give (sb.) (sth.) (as a tool/guide) I'll give you a few tips.
Similar Words
helfen (to help), unterstützen (to support), leiten (to lead), führen (to guide)
Etymology
Literally 'to the hand'. It comes from the image of leading someone by taking their hand.
Memory Tips
Picture a parent taking a child's hand to guide them across a street. This phrase extends that idea to guiding someone with knowledge or help.