A2Informal
Jemandem die Hand reichen
To offer help to someone; to reconcile with someone
In German
Jemandem die Hand reichen
ˈjeːmandəm diː hant ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo reach someone the hand
Meaning
MeaningTo offer help to someone; to reconcile with someone
Equivalent:"To offer a helping hand; to extend an olive branch"
Example Sentences
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.
FAQ
How do you say "To offer help to someone; to reconcile with someone" in German?
"To offer help to someone; to reconcile with someone" in German is "Jemandem die Hand reichen" (ˈjeːmandəm diː hant ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩). Example: Nach dem Streit hat er ihr die Hand gereicht und um Verzeihung gebeten..
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