Handtasche /hˈanttˌaʃə/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "handbag".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Freizeit und Alltagsgegenstände

Source term
handbag
Translation
Handtasche
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Handtasche
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Handtasche
Examples
Das ist die Handtasche.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Freizeit und Alltagsgegenstände.

Example Sentences

Die Handtasche ist auf dem Tisch.

English: The handbag is on table.

A1 · Leisure and Daily Items

Jemand trägt immer eine schwarze Handtasche zu seinem Stil.

English: Someone always carries a black handbag to match her fashion style.

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Ihre Handtasche ist klein und braun.

English: Her handbag is small and brown.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

Ich bewahre meine Schlüssel in meiner Handtasche auf.

English: I keep my keys in my handbag.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

Sie kauft im Geschäft eine schwarze Handtasche.

English: She buys a black handbag at the shop.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

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