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handle in Dutch

handle in Dutch is handvat, hengsel, heft — handle means the part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.

handle in Dutch

handvat
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
hengsel
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
heft
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
handgreep
noun
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
klink
noun
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
aanraken
verb
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
betasten
verb
(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
hanteren
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
behandelen
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
gebruiken
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
zich bezighouden met
verb
(transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
bedienen
verb
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
hanteren
verb
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
omgaan met
verb
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
aanpakken
verb
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
behandelen
verb
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
behandelen
verb
omgaan
verb
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
zich bezighouden met
verb
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

What does "handle" mean?

  1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
    "The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped."
  2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
    "Her Twitter handle is different from her real name."
  3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
    "Please handle the artwork carefully; it's fragile."
  4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
    "He didn't know how to handle the bad news."
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handle in a sentence

  • The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped.
  • Turn the door handle slowly so it doesn't creak.
  • Her Twitter handle is different from her real name.
  • Please handle the artwork carefully; it's fragile.

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What is "handle" in Dutch?

"handle" in Dutch is handvat, hengsel, heft. handle means: The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.

How do you use "handle" in a sentence?

Example: "The handle on the old suitcase finally snapped." In Dutch, "handle" is handvat, hengsel, heft.

Are there other ways to say "handle" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 15 translations listed for "handle": handvat, hengsel, heft, handgreep, klink, aanraken.

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