handicap in Danish
handicap in Danish is handikap — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
handicap in Danish
handikap
What does "handicap" mean?
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noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
"The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
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noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
"Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
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noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
"She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
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verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
"The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."
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handicap in a sentence
- The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
- Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
- Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
- Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.
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What is "handicap" in Danish?
"handicap" in Danish is handikap. handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Danish, "handicap" is handikap.
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