"Tendre" versus "donner" inspired me to ask a question in German. What is the difference between "hinhalten" and "geben" when it comes to an object?

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Nectovelin
4 months ago

Someone holding something is an offer. The other can accept or reject it. Giving someone something is more than an offer based on uncertainty. One has the firm intention to give something and also expects it to be accepted.

DerKalif
4 months ago

I would say holding is not necessarily given that he also takes the cause/object; at give on the other hand, one assumes that the other has taken this thing.

NaIchHalt09
4 months ago

Keeping also always implies moving away. I’ll hold a toy to the dog and pull it away. Give me a hand: I give the dog his toy and let him play with it.