Lend a hand Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɛnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd

LEND-uh-HAND

UK

lˈɛnd/ /æɪ/ /hˈænd

LEND-a-HAND

التعريف

To help someone, usually with a small task or when they need assistance.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal, friendly way to offer or request help. Common in spoken English. Often used as 'Can you lend a hand?' or 'Let me lend a hand.' It always means to assist, not to physically give your hand.

• Spanish: echar una mano - ayudar
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma mão - ajudar
• Portuguese (PT): dar uma mão - ajudar
• Chinese (Simplified): 帮个忙 - 帮一把
• Chinese (Traditional): 幫個忙 - 幫一把
• Hindi: मदद करना - हाथ बंटाना
• Arabic: تقديم يد المساعدة - المساعدة
• Bengali: সহায়তা করা - একটু সাহায্য করা
• Russian: помочь - подать руку
• Japanese: 手を貸す
• Vietnamese: giúp một tay
• Korean: 도와주다 - 손을 빌리다
• Turkish: yardım etmek - el atmak
• Urdu: مدد کرنا - ہاتھ بٹانا
• Indonesian: membantu - ikut membantu

جمل نموذجية

Could you lend a hand with these boxes?

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I will lend a hand if you need help.

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Can you lend a hand with the dishes?

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I'm running late—can someone lend a hand setting up?

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Thanks for lending a hand yesterday, I couldn't have finished alone.

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If anyone needs me to lend a hand, just ask!

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