hand
gb/hˈænd/ us/hˈænd/
A1
Angličtina
~ 1900
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Podstatné jméno
A1
entity
1
Body part at end of arm
The part of your body at the end of your arm that has fingers and a thumb.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s hand
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hand' with 'arm'. The hand is only the part with fingers and thumb, not the whole limb.
Synonyma
palm (Refers specifically to the inner surface of the hand.)
Antonyma
foot (The lower limb extremity, opposite to the hand.)
Kolokace
hold hands
|raise a hand
|shake hands
|wash your hands
|wave your hand
Témata
anatomy
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She held the baby gently in her hands.
- He raised his hand to ask a question.
- My hands were cold after walking outside.
- Can you give me a hand with this box?
- Her hands were covered in paint.
Učební příklady
- I hurt my hand.
- She has small hands.
- Wash your hands before dinner.
- He put his hand on my shoulder.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
Help or assistance
When you help someone do something.
Vzorec užití:
give [someone] a hand
Častá chyba:
Learners may take 'give me a hand' literally; it is an idiomatic expression meaning 'help me'.
Synonyma
assistance (More formal; refers broadly to help in any form.)
Antonyma
hindrance (Something that makes it harder to do something.)
Kolokace
give a hand
|lend a hand
|need a hand
Témata
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Can you give me a hand with these bags?
- She asked her brother for a hand moving the furniture.
- They lent a hand to clean up after the party.
Učební příklady
- Please give me a hand.
- Can you lend me a hand?
- I need a hand with my homework.
Podstatné jméno
B1
relation
3
Side in an argument or situation
One side of an argument or situation.
Vzorec užití:
on the one/other hand
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here 'hand' does not mean body part.
Synonyma
perspective (Focuses more on viewpoint than position in opposition.)
Antonyma
agreement (Lack of opposing sides.)
Kolokace
on the other hand
Témata
communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- On the one hand, I like the job; on the other, it’s far from home.
- He tried to see both hands of the story.
- We must consider both hands before deciding.
Učební příklady
- On one hand, it is cheap.
- On the other hand, it is slow.
- She sees both hands of the matter.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
Worker, especially manual laborer
A person who works doing physical jobs, often on a farm or boat.
Synonyma
laborer (General term for someone doing physical work.)
Antonyma
employer (The person who hires others rather than working for them.)
Kolokace
farm hand
|deck hand
Témata
work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The farmer hired three extra hands for the harvest.
- The deck hands prepared the ship for departure.
- She’s an experienced ranch hand.
Učební příklady
- The farm has many hands.
- A deck hand cleans the boat.
- He works as a ranch hand.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
5
Pointer on clock or watch
The moving stick on a clock that shows time.
Synonyma
pointer (Any device that indicates position or measurement.)
Kolokace
hour hand
|minute hand
|second hand
Témata
time
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The minute hand is pointing at 12.
- The clock’s second hand ticks loudly.
- Move the hour hand back one hour.
Učební příklady
- The clock has three hands.
- The minute hand moves slowly.
- The second hand moves fast.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
hand
IPA
GB/hˈænd/
US/hˈænd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
hand (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (hand)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: hand
- Plural: hands
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
hand in hand
1/hˈænd ˈɪn hˈænd/
idiom
Happening together or closely connected
When two things happen together or are closely related.
Příklady
- Poverty and crime often go hand in hand.
- They walked down the beach hand in hand.
hands-on experience
1/hˈændz ˈɔn ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
Practical experience from direct involvement
Experience you get by actually doing something, not just reading about it.
Příklady
- The course gives students hands-on experience with real equipment.
- She has hands-on experience in customer service.
in good hands
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd hˈændz/
idiom
Being well cared for by someone trustworthy
Safe because someone good is looking after you or something.
Příklady
- Don’t worry, your car is in good hands at this garage.
- With her grandparents, the children are in good hands.
give someone a hand
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə hˈænd/
idiom
to help someone physically or practically
To help someone do something, especially by using your hands or physical effort.
Příklady
- Could you give me a hand with these boxes?
- Could you give me a hand with these dishes?
- She always gives her neighbors a hand when they need it.
- She gave him a hand carrying the boxes.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Příklady
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Příklady
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Příklady
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.