handball in Irish

handball in Irish is liathróid láimhe, láimhe, láimhseáil — 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 Irish

liathróid láimhe

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.

láimhe

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.

láimhseáil

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.
"The referee awarded a penalty for handball inside the box."

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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.
The referee awarded a penalty for handball inside the box.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "handball" in Irish?

"handball" in Irish is liathróid láimhe, láimhe, láimhseáil. 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 Irish, "handball" is liathróid láimhe, láimhe, láimhseáil.

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

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "handball": liathróid láimhe, láimhe, láimhseáil.

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