German Word: alle Hände voll zu tun haben
English Meaning: to have one's hands full

Word Forms: alle Hände voll zu tun

Example Sentences:

Nach dem Erdbeben hatten die Rettungskräfte alle Hände voll zu tun.
After the earthquake, the rescue forces had their hands full.
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Related Words:

alle

1. everybody, everyone 2. all 3. every

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die Hand   (Pl: Hände)

hand (part of the body)

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voll

full, complete

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zu

1. to 2. at 3. in 4. too 5. closed (e.g. door)

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tun

to do

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haben

1. to have 2. to possess

Here: to have

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