handhaben

C1

to handle

English meaning
to handle

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handhaben in a sentence

Ich habe die Uhr gestern neu handhabt.

Word family

handhaben is built from haben (have) and 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 handhaben

What does handhaben mean in English?

handhaben means "to handle". For example: "Ich habe die Uhr gestern neu handhabt."

What level is handhaben in German?

handhaben is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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