English–German

“handiwork” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌaɐ̯baɪ̯t/

Example

Das ist eine Handarbeit.

That is handmade.

Illustration for Handarbeit (handiwork)

How to say “handiwork” in German

“Handiwork” in German is Handarbeit.

A maker works through each stage by hand, producing a tangible craft object rather than a factory-made one.

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

Example sentences with Handarbeit

Viele Kunden schätzen echte Handarbeit.

Many customers appreciate genuine handiwork.

Tips for using Handarbeit

  • For a product made by hand, German commonly uses in Handarbeit gefertigt or handgefertigt; handgemacht is also possible in less formal wording.

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