Example: Vaig haver de tenir la mà esquerra per ajudar el nen a caminar.
Definition
"Tenir mà esquerra" is a Catalan expression meaning to hold or support someone's left hand, often used in contexts where guidance or assistance is given, such as helping a child to walk by holding their left hand.
Translations
To be tactful
Tener mano izquierda
Tactvol zijn
Avoir du tact
Taktgefühl haben
Etymology
The phrase "tenir mà esquerra" comes from Catalan, where "tenir" means 'to hold' and "mà esquerra" means 'left hand.' It literally describes the act of holding the left hand, highlighting the specific side used in offering support or guidance.
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To be tactful