aus|händigen
Translation
to hand over, to deliver
Examples
Das Dokument wurde ihm ausgehändigt.
The document was handed over to him.
Er hat mir die Schlüssel ausgehändigt.
He handed the keys over to me.
Grammar Patterns
j-m et4 aushändigen to hand ((sth.)) over to ((sb.)) The official handed the passport over to him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übergeben (to hand over), überreichen (to present)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'Hand' (hand). Literally 'to hand out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking something 'out' of your possession and putting it into someone else's 'hand'.