handicap in Swedish
handicap in Swedish is försprång, handikapp — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
handicap in Swedish
försprång
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
handikapp
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
What does "handicap" mean?
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noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
"The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
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noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
"Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
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noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
"She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
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verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
"The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."
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handicap in a sentence
- The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
- Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
- Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
- Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.
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What is "handicap" in Swedish?
"handicap" in Swedish is försprång, handikapp. handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Swedish, "handicap" is försprång, handikapp.
Are there other ways to say "handicap" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "handicap": försprång, handikapp.
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