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handful in Russian

handful in Russian is горсть, жме́ня, при́горшня — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.

handful in Russian

горсть
noun
Pronounced: gorst
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
жме́ня
noun
Pronounced: zhmenya
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
при́горшня
noun
Pronounced: prigorshnya
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
горсть
noun
Pronounced: gorst
A small number, usually approximately five.
го́рстка
noun
Pronounced: gorstka
A small number, usually approximately five.

What does "handful" mean?

  1. noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
    "He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds."
  2. noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
    "That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house."
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handful in a sentence

  • He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds.
  • She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
  • That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house.
  • My little brother was a handful when he was five.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "handful" in Russian?
"handful" in Russian is горсть, жме́ня, при́горшня. handful means: The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
How do you pronounce горсть?
"handful" in Russian is горсть, pronounced "gorst".
How do you use "handful" in a sentence?
Example: "He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds." In Russian, "handful" is горсть, жме́ня, при́горшня.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "handful": горсть, жме́ня, при́горшня, го́рстка.
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