German word

Handschuh

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌʃuː/

Meaning

  • masculine nounglove

Example

Im Winter trage ich immer Handschuhe.

In winter, I always wear gloves.

Illustration for Handschuh (glove)

More examples

Bei der Gartenarbeit trug er nur einen dünnen Handschuh.

While gardening, he wore only a thin glove.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • einen Handschuh anziehen

    put on a glove

  • den Handschuh ausziehen

    take off a glove

  • einen Handschuh verlieren

    lose a glove

Similar words

Fäustling: A warm hand covering that encloses the fingers together.
Fingerhandschuh: A hand covering with separate finger sections for precise movements and tool use.
Lederhandschuh: A leather hand covering valued for durability and a polished appearance.

Definition in German

Ein Kleidungsstück für die Hand, meist paarweise getragen, das vor Kälte, Schmutz oder Verletzungen schützt.

Word origin

Handschuh joins the native German words Hand and Schuh in the literal sense of a shoe for the hand.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Handschuhfachglove compartmentnoun
  • Handschuhmacherglovemakernoun

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