Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Handtuch

Translation (Übersetzung) towel
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈhantˌtuːx/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
compound-noun everyday hygiene household bathroom
Handtuch is a compound noun formed from 'Hand' (hand) and 'Tuch' (cloth). It's a neuter noun (das Handtuch). The plural form is irregular: Handtücher. This word is essential for everyday situations like bathing, swimming, or drying hands.

Handtuch - German Nouns - Handtuch Meaning - Handtuch Translation - Handtuch Nouns Examples

Handtuch is a German Nouns

Learn Handtuch meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Handtuch is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Handtuch Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Kannst du mir bitte ein Handtuch geben?
Can you please give me a towel?
Asking for a towel
Die Handtücher liegen im Badezimmer.
The towels are in the bathroom.
Describing location of towels
Ich trockne mich mit einem Handtuch ab.
I dry myself with a towel.
Using a towel
Wir brauchen mehr Handtücher für die Gäste.
We need more towels for the guests.
Planning for visitors

Handtuch Word Family - Handtuch Related Words - Handtuch Family Members

Handtuch Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Compound Word Components (Wortbestandteile)
Hand
Meaning: hand
Example: Die Hand hält das Handtuch.
Noun
Tuch
Meaning: cloth
Example: Ein Tuch kann aus verschiedenen Materialien sein.
Noun
Related Compound Nouns (Verwandte zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Badehandtuch
Meaning: bath towel
Example: Das Badehandtuch ist größer als das Handtuch.
Noun
Handtuchhalter
Meaning: towel rack
Example: Der Handtuchhalter ist an der Wand befestigt.
Noun

Handtuch Usage - Handtuch Collocations - Handtuch Idioms - Handtuch Synonyms - Handtuch Antonyms

Handtuch Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Handtuch Collocations (Kollokationen)

Handtuch collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Handtuch word combinations and how to use Handtuch with other words naturally.

ein Handtuch nehmen
to take a towel
High frequency
das Handtuch abtrocknen
to dry with a towel
High frequency
ein Handtuch aufhängen
to hang up a towel
Medium frequency
ein frisches Handtuch
a fresh towel
Medium frequency
das Handtuch werfen
to throw in the towel (idiom)
Low frequency
Badehandtuch
bath towel
High frequency
Handtuchhalter
towel rack
Medium frequency

Handtuch Idioms (Redewendungen)

Handtuch idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Handtuch with meanings and explanations. Master Handtuch expressions used in everyday German.

das Handtuch werfen
to throw in the towel
To give up or admit defeat, similar to the English idiom
jemandem das Handtuch zuwerfen
to throw someone the towel
To give up on someone or stop supporting them

Handtuch Synonyms (Synonyme)

Handtuch synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Handtuch and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Handtuch similar words and their usage.

Frottiertuch
Meaning: terry cloth towel
High similarity
Badetuch
Meaning: bath towel
Medium similarity
Tuch
Meaning: cloth
Low similarity

Handtuch Antonyms (Antonyme)

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nass
Meaning: wet
trocken
Meaning: dry

Handtuch Semantically Related Words - Handtuch Contextually Related Words - Handtuch Thematically Related Words

Handtuch Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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trocken nass Badezimmer Schwimmbad Frottier Badewanne Dusche Waschlappen

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