anhand
Translation
by means of, with the help of, based on
Examples
Anhand des Fotos konnte er den Täter identifizieren.
With the help of the photo, he could identify the culprit.
Er erklärte es anhand eines Beispiels.
He explained it using an example.
Grammar Patterns
((+et2)) based on sth. He was convicted anhand the evidence.
((von+3)) based on sth. One learns best anhand von examples.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mittels (by means of), mithilfe (with the help of)
Etymology
From 'an' (at) + 'Hand' (hand). The idea is having something 'at hand' to use as a basis.
Memory Tips
Imagine explaining something with a map 'at hand' ('an der Hand'). You are explaining it 'anhand' the map.