handball in Greek
handball in Greek is χειροσφαίριση, χάντμπολ, χέρι — 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 Greek
χειροσφαίριση
Pronounced: cheirosfairisi
(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.
χάντμπολ
Pronounced: chadbol
(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.
χέρι
Pronounced: cheri
(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?
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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."
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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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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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What is "handball" in Greek?
"handball" in Greek is χειροσφαίριση, χάντμπολ, χέρι. 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 pronounce χειροσφαίριση?
"handball" in Greek is χειροσφαίριση, pronounced "cheirosfairisi".
How do you use "handball" in a sentence?
Example: "Handball is hugely popular in parts of Europe, especially Germany and Scandinavia." In Greek, "handball" is χειροσφαίριση, χάντμπολ, χέρι.
Are there other ways to say "handball" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "handball": χειροσφαίριση, χάντμπολ, χέρι.
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