Italian Expression · Intermediate
dare una mano
to give a hand / to help
Pronunciation: DAH-reh OO-nah MAH-noh
Meaning
To offer assistance or help to someone.
Example
Puoi darmi una mano con queste borse?
Can you give me a hand with these bags?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice dare una mano out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.