die Hand
Translation
hand, handwriting, side
Examples
Sie hat kalte Hände.
She has cold hands.
Er nahm das Buch in die Hand.
He took the book in his hand.
Sie gaben sich die Hand.
They shook hands.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to shake hands with (sb.) They shook hands (gave each other the hand). Sie gaben sich die Hand.
((sth.)) to have (sth.) in one's hand He has a book in his hand. Er hat ein Buch in der Hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfote (paw/colloquial hand); Antonyms: Fuß (foot)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hant', Old High German 'hant'. Cognate with English 'hand'.
Memory Tips
It's exactly like the English word 'hand', just remember it's feminine (die Hand).