A2Informal
Jemandem die Hand reichen
In German
Jemandem die Hand reichen
ˈjeːmandəm diː hant ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano
📖 Literal Translation
To reach someone the hand
💡 Meaning
To offer help to someone; to reconcile with someone
🌍 Equivalent:"To offer a helping hand; to extend an olive branch"
Example Sentences
1
Nach dem Streit hat er ihr die Hand gereicht und um Verzeihung gebeten.
After the argument, he offered her his hand and asked for forgiveness.
2
Wir müssen den Schwächeren die Hand reichen und sie unterstützen.
We must offer help to the weaker ones and support them.