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handshake in German

handshake in German is Händeschütteln, Handschlag, Händedruck — handshake means the act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

handshake in German

Händeschütteln
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
Handschlag
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
Händedruck
noun
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

What does "handshake" mean?

  1. noun The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.
    "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake."
  2. noun In computing, an exchange of signals between devices when a connection is established.
    "The connection failed during the initial handshake."
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handshake in a sentence

  • They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
  • His handshake was so weak it barely registered.
  • The connection failed during the initial handshake.

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What is "handshake" in German?

"handshake" in German is Händeschütteln, Handschlag, Händedruck. handshake means: The act of grasping and shaking someone's hand as a greeting or to seal an agreement.

How do you use "handshake" in a sentence?

Example: "They sealed the deal with a firm handshake." In German, "handshake" is Händeschütteln, Handschlag, Händedruck.

Are there other ways to say "handshake" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "handshake": Händeschütteln, Handschlag, Händedruck.

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