verb
aushändigen
hand out · hand over
The German verb "aushändigen" means "to hand over" or "to deliver" (usually referring to giving someone something physically).
- It is made up of "aus" (out) and "händigen", which comes from "Hand" meaning "hand" and relates to the notion of giving or handing.
Similar words:
- übergeben (to hand over)
- austeilen (to distribute)
- geben (to give)
Difference:
- aushändigen specifically emphasizes a formal or official handing over of something (e.g., documents, keys).
- übergeben can also mean handing over but can apply more broadly including transferring control or responsibility.
- austeilen implies distributing portions to multiple people.
- geben is the general term for giving in any context.
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Examples
Der Lehrer wird die Zertifikate morgen aushändigen.verb
The teacher will hand out the certificates tomorrow.
Wann händigen Sie mir die Dokumente aus?verb
When will you hand over the documents to me?
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