NOUN
Handvoll/ˈhantˌfɔl/handful
Handvoll is a German noun that means handful. It is pronounced /ˈhantˌfɔl/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Handvoll".
Definitions
1.an amount that fits in one hand; a small quantity(quantity)
a.a small amount of something that can be held in one hand
Sie nahm eine Handvoll Nüsse und aß sie.—She took a handful of nuts and ate them.
2.a small group or number; a few(figurative)
a.a small group of people or things
Nur eine Handvoll Schüler kam heute zum Unterricht.—Only a handful of students came to class today.
3.(colloquial) a person that is challenging or difficult to manage(figurative, person)
a.a person who is difficult to handle
Der Junge ist wirklich eine Handvoll.—The boy really is a handful.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Handvoll | die Handvoll |
| Genitive | der Handvoll | der Handvoll |
| Dative | der Handvoll | den Handvoll |
| Accusative | die Handvoll | die Handvoll |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Handvoll" mean in English?
- "Handvoll" means handful. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Handvoll"?
- "Handvoll" is pronounced /ˈhantˌfɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Handvoll" der, die, or das?
- "Handvoll" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Handvoll"?
- The plural of "Handvoll" is "Handvoll".
- What part of speech is "Handvoll"?
- "Handvoll" is a noun in German.
