ADJECTIVE
secondhand/ˈsɛkn̩tˌhɛnt/second-hand; used; pre-owned
secondhand is a German adjective that means second-hand, used, or pre-owned. It is pronounced /ˈsɛkn̩tˌhɛnt/.
Definitions
1.used or not new (of something that has been owned before)(description of items)
a.describing something purchased or received after prior use by someone else
Dieses Sofa ist secondhand, aber noch gut erhalten.—This sofa is second-hand but still in good condition.
b.in expressions denoting shops or markets for used items
Im Secondhandladen findet man oft besondere Kleidungsstücke.—You often find unique clothing items in the second-hand shop.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "secondhand" mean in English?
- "secondhand" means second-hand, used, or pre-owned. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "secondhand"?
- "secondhand" is pronounced /ˈsɛkn̩tˌhɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "secondhand"?
- "secondhand" is a adjective in German.
