Fold your hands Meaning in English
expression
ˈfoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
FOHLD yor HANDZ
fˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz
FOHLD yaw HANDZ
Definition
To bring both hands together, usually by crossing fingers or palms, often for prayer or to show patience, calmness, or waiting.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in religious or formal situations like prayer ('Please fold your hands'), but also to show calm waiting. Not the same as 'cross your arms'. Less common in casual conversation unless giving instructions.
Spanish: cruzar las manos - juntar las manosPortuguese (BR): juntar as mãos - cruzar as mãosPortuguese (PT): juntar as mãos - cruzar as mãosChinese (Simplified): 双手合十 - 双手交叉Chinese (Traditional): 雙手合十 - 雙手交叉Hindi: अपने हाथ जोड़नाArabic: ضم يديك - شبك يديكBengali: হাত জোড় করুন - হাত ভাঁজ করুনRussian: сложить руки - сложить ладониJapanese: 手を合わせるVietnamese: chắp tay - gập hai bàn tay lạiKorean: 두 손을 모으다Turkish: ellerini birleştirmekUrdu: ہاتھ جوڑناIndonesian: lipat tangan - merapatkan tangan
Example Sentences
Please fold your hands and close your eyes.
basic
Children, fold your hands before dinner.
basic
He folded his hands and waited quietly.
basic
Whenever she prays, she folds her hands tightly.
natural
I saw you fold your hands while you listened.
natural
Some people fold their hands out of habit, not just for prayer.
natural