in Händen
Translation
in (one's) hands, in the hands of, in the possession of
Examples
Die Entscheidung liegt in deinen Händen.
The decision is in your hands.
Er hielt das Buch fest in Händen.
He held the book firmly in his hands.
Grammar Patterns
to hold ((sth.)) in one's hands He held the book in his hands.
to be in ((sb's)) hands The decision is in your hands.
Similar Words
in jemandes Gewalt (in someone's power), unter jemandes Kontrolle (under someone's control)
Etymology
From 'in' (in) + 'Händen' (dative plural of 'die Hand', the hand). Literally means 'in hands'.
Memory Tips
Picture holding something important in your cupped hands. This signifies responsibility or control over that item.