Example: Ich schreibe den Brief mit der Hand, nicht am Computer.
Definition
"Mit der Hand" means doing something manually or by using one's hand instead of using a machine or computer. For example, writing a letter "mit der Hand" means writing it by hand rather than typing it on a computer.
Translations
by hand
a mano
met de hand
a mà
à la main
Etymology
The phrase "mit der Hand" comes from German, where "mit" means 'with' and "der Hand" is the dative case of "die Hand," meaning 'the hand.' It literally translates to 'with the hand,' emphasizing the use of manual effort or direct physical action.
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