hold hands
يمسك الأيدي
Use `hold hands` to describe physical connection or emotional support between two people who care for each other.
15 सेकंड में
- Two people gripping hands to show love or support.
- Commonly used for couples, parents and children, or close friends.
- Can be literal (physical) or metaphorical (guiding someone through difficulty).
मतलब
To hold hands is when two people interlace their fingers or grip each other's palms. It is a simple way to show affection, provide comfort, or stay connected while walking.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Walking in a park
The young couple likes to hold hands while walking in the park.
The young couple likes to hold hands while walking in the park.
Safety with a child
Please hold hands when we cross the street.
Please hold hands when we cross the street.
A formal wedding ceremony
The bride and groom stood at the altar to hold hands.
The bride and groom stood at the altar to hold hands.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
While seen as romantic in the West, same-sex hand-holding is a common sign of platonic friendship in many parts of Asia and the Middle East. It became a symbol of unity during global protests, representing solidarity and peace across different groups.
Metaphorical Use
You can use `hold someone's hand` to mean helping a beginner through a difficult task.
Consent Matters
In English-speaking cultures, always ensure the other person is comfortable before initiating hand-holding.
15 सेकंड में
- Two people gripping hands to show love or support.
- Commonly used for couples, parents and children, or close friends.
- Can be literal (physical) or metaphorical (guiding someone through difficulty).
What It Means
Hold hands is a physical gesture of connection. It involves two people joining their hands together. Usually, it shows a romantic bond or a close friendship. It can also be a way for parents to keep children safe. It is one of the most basic ways humans show they care.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a simple verb phrase. You can say they are holding hands or let's hold hands. It is very flexible in sentences. You can use it to describe a moment or ask for one. Just remember that it usually implies a close relationship. Don't worry about complex grammar here. It works just like any other action verb.
When To Use It
Use it when walking through a park with a partner. Use it when a friend is sad and needs support. It is perfect for describing a cute couple you saw. You might use it when crossing a busy street with a child. It is a very common phrase in songs and movies. If you are feeling romantic, this is your go-to expression.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this in a professional business meeting. It would be very awkward to hold hands with your boss. Do not use it with strangers unless you are helping them. In some cultures, men holding hands is just friendship. In others, it is strictly romantic. Be careful with the context of the relationship. Also, if your hands are sweaty, maybe wait a bit!
Cultural Background
In Western cultures, holding hands is a major 'public display of affection' (PDA). It is often the first step in a new romance. In many Middle Eastern or South Asian cultures, friends of the same gender hold hands. This shows deep platonic loyalty, not romance. It is a beautiful example of how one gesture means different things. In the US, it is the ultimate 'sweet' gesture.
Common Variations
You might hear hand-in-hand, which means the same thing. People also say clasp hands for something more formal or firm. Link arms is a similar gesture but uses the elbows. If you are 'holding someone's hand' through a process, it means helping them. That is the metaphorical version of this phrase.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This is a neutral collocation. It is safe to use in almost any social situation, but remember that it implies a high level of intimacy or a protective relationship.
Metaphorical Use
You can use `hold someone's hand` to mean helping a beginner through a difficult task.
Consent Matters
In English-speaking cultures, always ensure the other person is comfortable before initiating hand-holding.
The 'Sweaty' Joke
A common joke in English is complaining about 'sweaty palms' making hand-holding difficult or gross.
उदाहरण
6The young couple likes to hold hands while walking in the park.
The young couple likes to hold hands while walking in the park.
Describes a typical romantic setting.
Please hold hands when we cross the street.
Please hold hands when we cross the street.
Focuses on safety and guidance.
The bride and groom stood at the altar to hold hands.
The bride and groom stood at the altar to hold hands.
A significant moment in a formal ritual.
I just want to sit on the couch and hold hands with you.
I just want to sit on the couch and hold hands with you.
Expressing a desire for simple closeness.
They were holding hands so tight their fingers turned blue!
They were holding hands so tight their fingers turned blue!
Exaggerating for a funny effect.
She held my hand while I waited for the doctor.
She held my hand while I waited for the doctor.
Shows comfort during a stressful time.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct form of the phrase for the sentence.
The children were ___ as they walked into the museum.
We use the '-ing' form here to describe an ongoing action in the past.
Complete the romantic request.
Is it okay if I ___ your hand?
`Hold` is the standard verb used with 'hand' to show affection.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Hold Hands'
Friends or siblings playing.
Hold hands, kids!
Standard romantic or supportive use.
They are holding hands.
Ceremonial or literary contexts.
The partners held hands in solidarity.
When to Hold Hands
First Date
Walking to the car.
Hospital
Comforting a sick relative.
Crowded Place
Not losing your child.
Prayer/Ritual
A circle of people.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it is also for parents and children or very close friends in some contexts. For example, The mother and daughter held hands.
No, you must use the plural hands because it involves two hands. You say They are holding hands.
It usually means you want someone to guide you through every step of a task. Example: I've never done this, can you hold my hand?
It is neutral. You can use it in a casual conversation or a serious book.
Hold hands is for affection; shake hands is a professional greeting.
In the US/UK, it is rare for adult friends unless they are very close or in a moment of grief.
The past tense is held hands. For example: We held hands during the movie.
Yes, walking hand-in-hand is a more poetic way to say they are holding hands.
Then you say He held her hand rather than They held hands.
In most English-speaking countries, it is very common and socially acceptable.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Hand-in-hand
Two people holding hands, often used to describe a close partnership.
Shake hands
A formal greeting where two people grip and move their hands up and down.
Join hands
When a group of people all hold hands, often in a circle or for a cause.
Walk someone through
The metaphorical equivalent of holding someone's hand to help them learn.
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