On hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhænd
AHN HAND, AWN HAND
ˈɒn/ /hˈænd
ON HAND
Definición
'On hand' means available, present, or ready to use, often referring to things you currently have with you or in your possession.
Uso & Matices
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used to talk about supplies, money, or people present and ready to help ('Do you have any cash on hand?'). Not literal—does not mean physically in your hand.
Spanish: disponible - a manoPortuguese (BR): disponível - à mãoPortuguese (PT): disponível - à mãoChinese (Simplified): 手头有 - 可用的Chinese (Traditional): 手頭有 - 可用的Hindi: मौजूद - पास (सामान के लिए)Arabic: متوفر - في المتناولBengali: হাতে থাকা - উপস্থিত - পাওয়া যায়Russian: в наличии - под рукойJapanese: 手元にある - そろっているVietnamese: có sẵn - trong tayKorean: 가지고 있는 - 구비된Turkish: elinde mevcut - hazırUrdu: دستیاب - موجودIndonesian: tersedia - ada di tangan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Do you have any cash on hand?
basic
We have plenty of food on hand for the guests.
basic
The teacher always has extra pencils on hand.
basic
We don't have the parts on hand to fix your car today.
natural
It's helpful to keep some emergency supplies on hand just in case.
natural
If you need anything, just let me know—I’m on hand to help.
natural