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Jemandem die Hand reichen

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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.

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