handigen

Handigen is a Dutch verb meaning to hand over or deliver something to another person. In standard Dutch it is a formal or administrative term and is far less common in everyday speech than the widely used synonym overhandigen. When used, it typically refers to the act of presenting or submitting a document, certificate, or other item to an authority or recipient.

The term is formed from the noun hand and a verbal suffix and is part of the Germanic family of languages. It is generally considered more formal or specialized, and its use may appear in legal, bureaucratic, or official contexts.

In contemporary usage, handigen is often encountered as a more concise or archaic variant of overhandigen. Speakers may choose handigen to convey precision or formality in written documents, whereas overhandigen is the preferred everyday alternative. Related Dutch verbs with similar meanings include overhandigen, aanleveren, indienen, and bezorgen.