handball in Finnish

handball in Finnish is käsipallo, käsi, käsikosketus — handball means a team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.

handball in Finnish

käsipallo

noun

(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.

käsi

noun

(countable, Australian rules football) An act of passing a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

käsikosketus

noun

(countable, Australian rules football) An act of passing a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

What does "handball" mean?

noun A team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.
"Handball is hugely popular in parts of Europe, especially Germany and Scandinavia."
noun (soccer) The offense of a player, other than the goalkeeper, touching the ball with their hand or arm.
"It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

handball in a sentence

Handball is hugely popular in parts of Europe, especially Germany and Scandinavia.
It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh.
The referee awarded a penalty for handball inside the box.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "handball" in Finnish?

"handball" in Finnish is käsipallo, käsi, käsikosketus. handball means: A team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.

How do you use "handball" in a sentence?

Example: "Handball is hugely popular in parts of Europe, especially Germany and Scandinavia." In Finnish, "handball" is käsipallo, käsi, käsikosketus.

Are there other ways to say "handball" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "handball": käsipallo, käsi, käsikosketus.

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