Shake your hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
SHAYK-yer-HAND or SHAYK-yoor-HAND
ʃˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
SHAYK-yaw-HAND
Definición
To greet, congratulate, or say goodbye to someone by grasping their hand and moving it up and down.
Uso & Matices
This is a polite and formal gesture in many cultures, typically at introductions, farewells, or agreements. Often said as 'I'd like to shake your hand.' Less common in some places; in business contexts, can symbolize respect or agreement.
Spanish: darte la mano - estrechar tu manoPortuguese (BR): apertar sua mão - cumprimentar com um aperto de mãoPortuguese (PT): apertar a tua mão - cumprimentar com um aperto de mãoChinese (Simplified): 和你握手Chinese (Traditional): 和你握手Hindi: आपसे हाथ मिलानाArabic: مُصافحتكBengali: আপনার সাথে হাত মেলানোRussian: пожать вам рукуJapanese: あなたと握手するVietnamese: bắt tay bạnKorean: 당신과 악수하다Turkish: elini sıkmakUrdu: آپ سے مصافحہ کرناIndonesian: menjabat tangan Anda
Oraciones de Ejemplo
It's nice to shake your hand after so many emails.
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He stood up to shake your hand when you entered the room.
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May I shake your hand to congratulate you?
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I’ve been waiting a long time to finally shake your hand in person.
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Before we start, let me shake your hand—it’s a pleasure to meet you.
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You did a great job—can I shake your hand?
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