No. 778 in German
hände
The German word "Hände" means "hands" in English.
In a sentence
Ich wasche meine Hände vor dem Essen.
I wash my hands before eating.
In this sentence, 'Hände' is used to denote the literal body part that is being described and used in the activity.
Die Hände der Uhr zeigen zwei Uhr.
The hands of the clock point to two o'clock.
Here, 'Hände' refers metaphorically to the parts of the clock that indicate time, showcasing a non-literal meaning.
Er hat das Schicksal des Projekts in seinen Händen.
He has the fate of the project in his hands.
In this context, 'Händen' symbolizes control or responsibility, providing a figurative usage of the term.
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