A1 — Beginner❤️ Love & Family
Tenersi per mano
To hold hands
Literal Translation
"To hold each other by the hand"
What it means
To hold hands; a gesture of love, companionship, and commitment. Holding hands is a deeply meaningful gesture in Italian culture, symbolizing love, solidarity, and lasting commitment. Seen as genuinely romantic.
Example in context
"Li vedo sempre tenersi per mano anche dopo trent'anni — è tenerissimo."
"I always see them holding hands even after thirty years — it is so sweet."
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