an die Hand nehmen
English translation: take by the hand
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| 5 | an die Hand nehmen 'aid or provide us with a point of reference' |
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| 4 | help/assist |
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| 3 +1 | take by the hand |
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| 3 +1 | lead the way |
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| 3 +1 | guide us |
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| 3 | lead us |
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| 3 | to provide directions |
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| 3 | help ... navigate (their way) |
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help/assist Explanation: -- |
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lead us Explanation: . |
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7 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1take by the hand Explanation: I reckon you can get away with being quite literal here, possibly with a bit of extra padding: "Orientation systems (are designed) to take us/(the visitor) by the hand in such situations, ..." |
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an die Hand nehmen 'aid or provide us with a point of reference' Explanation: Two alternatives, short or provide us with a point of reference for such situations descibes their function in detail for all those wanting to know about Orientierungssysteme. |
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38 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1lead the way Explanation: I quite like the literal translation as well, but maybe this is also a typical phrasal way of saying what is meant... |
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