English–German

“glove” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌʃuː/

Example

Im Winter trage ich immer Handschuhe.

In winter, I always wear gloves.

Illustration for Handschuh (glove)

How to say “glove” in German

“Glove” in German is Handschuh.

A hand-shaped layer between the skin and the outside world, sometimes strengthened for work.

Full entry for Handschuh: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Handschuh

Bei der Gartenarbeit trug er nur einen dünnen Handschuh.

While gardening, he wore only a thin glove.

Tips for using Handschuh

  • The dative plural is Handschuhen, as in mit Handschuhen, because the plural ending changes after this case marker.

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