NOUN
Handarbeit/ˈhantʔaʁˌbaɪ̯t/handicraft; needlework; handwork
Handarbeit is a German noun that means handicraft, needlework, or handwork. It is pronounced /ˈhantʔaʁˌbaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Handarbeiten".
Definitions
1.activity or product made by hand, especially as a hobby or traditional craft(crafts)
a.needlework, embroidery, knitting, etc.
Meine Großmutter macht gerne Handarbeit und strickt Pullover.—My grandmother likes handicraft and knits sweaters.
2.work done by hand, as opposed to by machine(manual labor)
a.manual process for making or repairing things
Die Handarbeit an diesem Tisch ist besonders sorgfältig ausgeführt.—The manual work on this table is especially carefully done.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Handarbeit | die Handarbeiten |
| Genitive | der Handarbeit | der Handarbeiten |
| Dative | der Handarbeit | den Handarbeiten |
| Accusative | die Handarbeit | die Handarbeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Handarbeit" mean in English?
- "Handarbeit" means handicraft, needlework, or handwork. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Handarbeit"?
- "Handarbeit" is pronounced /ˈhantʔaʁˌbaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Handarbeit" der, die, or das?
- "Handarbeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Handarbeit"?
- The plural of "Handarbeit" is "Handarbeiten".
- What part of speech is "Handarbeit"?
- "Handarbeit" is a noun in German.
