la

/mɛ̃/

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Translation

hand

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Word origin

From Latin manus ('hand'). The same root gave English manual, manage and manufacture.

Origin
Latin
Root
manus
English cognates
manual, manage, manufacture, manuscript

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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Give me your hand, we will cross together.

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She has green fingers, all her plants are beautiful.

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He read the news first, hand on heart.

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Give me your hand to cross the road.

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He took the situation in hand quickly.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: main, air, entre and 7 more words.