English–German

“handicap” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛndikɛp/

Example

Im Spiel bekam er ein Handikap.

In the game, he was given a handicap.

Illustration for Handikap (handicap)

How to say “handicap” in German

“Handicap” in German is Handikap.

A weight or barrier makes one person's path harder than another's.

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

Example sentences with Handikap

Sie kommt mit ihrem Handikap gut zurecht.

She copes well with her handicap.

Tips for using Handikap

  • Handikap is neuter, with the article das and the plural Handikaps; Behinderung is usually the more precise term for a disability.

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