Hand to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhænd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HAND-too, HAND-tuh, HAND-tih
hˈænd/ /tˈuː
HAND-TOO
Definition
To give something directly to another person by putting it in their hand. Often used for passing objects from one person to another.
Usage & Nuances
'Hand to' is usually a slightly formal or neutral expression. Collocates with physical objects: 'hand to someone.' Do not confuse with 'hand up' (to raise your hand) or 'hand in' (to submit). Common in instructions and polite requests.
Spanish: entregar a - pasar aPortuguese (BR): entregar a - passar paraPortuguese (PT): entregar a - passar aChinese (Simplified): 递给Chinese (Traditional): 遞給Hindi: देना (को)Arabic: يُسَلِّم إلىBengali: হস্তান্তর করা - হাতে দেওয়াRussian: передать (в руки)Japanese: 手渡すVietnamese: đưa cho - trao tận tayKorean: 건네주다Turkish: el ile vermekUrdu: ہاتھ میں دینا - تھما دیناIndonesian: menyerahkan - memberikan langsung
Example Sentences
Please hand to me that book.
basic
Can you hand to Sarah the keys?
basic
He handed to his teacher the homework.
basic
Could you hand to me your phone for a second?
natural
She quietly handed to her friend a note during class.
natural
Just hand to me the remote if you're done.
natural