handful in German
handful in German is Handvoll, Handbreite — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
handful in German
Handvoll
Handbreite
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
What does "handful" mean?
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noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
"She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out."
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noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
"Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime."
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handful in a sentence
- She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
- Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting.
- Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime.
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What is "handful" in German?
"handful" in German is Handvoll, Handbreite. handful means: The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
How do you use "handful" in a sentence?
Example: "She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out." In German, "handful" is Handvoll, Handbreite.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "handful": Handvoll, Handbreite.
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