English–German

“handful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌfɔl/

Example

Ich nehme eine Handvoll Nüsse.

I take a handful of nuts.

Illustration for Handvoll (handful)

How to say “handful” in German

“Handful” in German is Handvoll.

One open palm gathers a few berries, grains, or other items into a visibly small cluster.

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

Example sentences with Handvoll

Im Supermarkt waren nur noch eine Handvoll Äpfel.

There were only a handful of apples left in the supermarket.

Tips for using Handvoll

  • Eine Handvoll can also refer to a small group of people, as in eine Handvoll Leute.

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