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to hand over
To give something to a person directly and personally, often in an official or formal context.
Bei der Zeugnisvergabe wurde jedem Schüler das Abschlusszeugnis persönlich ausgehändigt.
At the certificate ceremony, each student was personally handed their final certificate.
'Aushändigen' (to hand over) is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix 'aus' goes to the end of the sentence, while in subordinate clauses and in the infinitive it remains attached to the verb.
Der Polizist händigte ihm die Papiere aus.
The police officer handed him the papers.
This verb is typically used with a dative and an accusative complement. The person receiving something is in the dative, and the thing being handed over is in the accusative.
Können Sie mir bitte die Schlüssel aushändigen?
Could you please hand me the keys?
'Aushändigen' (to hand over) is a formal word that is often used in official or legal contexts. It sounds more elevated than the simple 'geben' (to give).
Die Beamtin wird Ihnen die Dokumente nach der Prüfung aushändigen.
The official will hand you the documents after the check.
to hand / to suffice
'reichen' and 'aushändigen' both have to do with one person giving something to another. 'reichen' is everyday language and often refers to a small hand movement, for example at the table or in the office. 'aushändigen' is more formal and means that something is handed over directly and personally, often a document, a key, or a card. It fits especially well with authorities, work, or official situations. If the situation is normal and relaxed, 'reichen' sounds more natural. If the handover is important or official, 'aushändigen' fits better.
Bei der Bewerbung händigte die Mitarbeiterin ihm die Unterlagen persönlich aus.
During the application process, the employee personally handed him the documents.
Im Garten reicht ihr mir bitte die Schere.
In the garden, please hand me the scissors.