German word

Handtuch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌtuːx/

Meaning

  • neuter nountowel

Example

Gib mir bitte das Handtuch.

Please hand me the towel.

Illustration for Handtuch (towel)

More examples

Häng bitte das nasse Handtuch zum Trocknen auf.

Please hang up the wet towel to dry.

Core concept

A soft absorbent cloth hanging near a sink, ready to take moisture from skin or a small wet surface.

Common phrases

  • sich mit dem Handtuch abtrocknen

    dry oneself with a towel

  • das Handtuch aufhängen

    hang up the towel

  • ein sauberes Handtuch benutzen

    use a clean towel

Similar words

Badetuch: A large, thick towel for drying the whole body after bathing.
Geschirrtuch: A thin kitchen cloth for drying dishes and other tableware.
Küchentuch: A kitchen cloth for wiping moisture or dirt from hands and cooking tools.
Waschlappen: A small cloth for washing or drying the hands and face.

Definition in German

Ein kleines bis mittelgroßes, saugfähiges Tuch zum Abtrocknen von Händen, Gesicht oder kleinen Flächen.

Word origin

Handtuch combines Hand, meaning "hand," with Tuch, meaning "cloth," and its literal structure reflects a cloth used for drying.

Usage tips

  • Handtuch is neuter, so its definite article is das, and its plural is Handtücher with an umlaut and -er ending.

Other meanings

  • hand towelnoun

Related words

  • Handtuchhaltertowel holdernoun
  • Handtuchrolletowel rollnoun

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