No. 244 in Afrikaans

hand

"Hand" in Afrikaans means "hand" in English.

In a sentence

Hy steek sy hand uit om die kind op te help.
He extends his hand to help the child up.
The word 'hand' is used in the literal sense referring to the body part.
Die ouers moet hul kinders met 'n ferm hand lei.
The parents must guide their children with a firm hand.
The word 'hand' is used metaphorically to indicate guidance or control.
Die dokument is nou in jou hand.
The document is now in your hand.
The word 'hand' is used to indicate possession or control over an item.

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