Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

der Handrücken

Translation (Übersetzung) back of the hand
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhantˌʁʏkən]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
body part anatomy hand
Compound noun: Hand (hand) + Rücken (back). Refers to the dorsal side of the hand.

Handrücken - German Nouns - Handrücken Meaning - Handrücken Translation - Handrücken Nouns Examples

Handrücken is a German Nouns

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Handrücken Examples (Beispiele) in English

Handrücken examples with English translations. See how to use Handrücken in sentences. Handrücken example sentences in English below.

Er kratzte sich am Handrücken.
He scratched the back of his hand.
Everyday action
Die Sonne brannte auf ihren Handrücken.
The sun burned on the back of her hand.
Weather description

Handrücken — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Handrücken — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Handrücken' as plural
    die Handrücken
    Handrücken is masculine, plural is die Handrücken.
  • Confusing with 'Handgelenk'
    Handrücken
    Handgelenk means wrist, not back of the hand.

Handrücken Word Family - Handrücken Related Words - Handrücken Family Members

Handrücken Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Handrücken word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Handrücken family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Handrücken related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound part (Wortbestandteil)
Hand
Meaning: hand
Example: Die Hand hat fünf Finger.
Noun
Rücken
Meaning: back
Example: Der Rücken tut weh.
Noun

Handrücken Usage - Handrücken Collocations - Handrücken Idioms - Handrücken Synonyms - Handrücken Antonyms

Handrücken Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Handrücken Collocations (Kollokationen)

Handrücken collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Handrücken word combinations and how to use Handrücken with other words naturally.

den Handrücken benutzen
to use the back of the hand
Medium frequency
auf dem Handrücken
on the back of the hand
High frequency
der Handrücken ist behaart
the back of the hand is hairy
Low frequency

Handrücken Idioms (Redewendungen)

Handrücken idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Handrücken with meanings and explanations. Master Handrücken expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem den Handrücken zeigen
to show someone the back of one's hand (dismissive gesture)
A gesture of rejection or dismissal.

Handrücken Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Handoberseite
Meaning: top of the hand
High similarity

Handrücken Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Handfläche
Meaning: palm of the hand
Handinnenfläche
Meaning: inner palm

Handrücken Semantically Related Words - Handrücken Contextually Related Words - Handrücken Thematically Related Words

Handrücken Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Handfläche Handgelenk Finger Handrückenhaut

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