der Handgriff

C1

handle

English meaning
handle
Gender
der — masculine

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Handgriff in a sentence

Das Handtuch liegt auf dem Handgriff.

Word family

der Handgriff is built from die Hand (hand). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Handgriff

Is it der, die or das Handgriff?

It is der Handgriff — Handgriff is masculine.

What does Handgriff mean in English?

der Handgriff means "handle". For example: "Das Handtuch liegt auf dem Handgriff."

What level is Handgriff in German?

Handgriff is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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