Händchen halten

to hold hands

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

/ˈhɛntçən ˈhaltn̩/

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Cultural Note

Händchen halten (holding little hands — using the diminutive) sounds tender and sweet in German. Public hand-holding is common and accepted in Germany for couples of all types. It's often seen as the first physical step in a budding relationship.

📝 Example Sentences

Sie haben beim Spaziergang Händchen gehalten.

They held hands during the walk.

Darf ich deine Hand halten?

May I hold your hand?

#romance #intimacy

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to kiss

Verb

romantisch

romantic

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zärtlich

tender, affectionate, gentle

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