A2Vocabulary
Handy
Mobile phone, cellphone
In German
Handy
HAN-dee
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Handy
In English means: "Useful, convenient; skillful with hands"
Actually means
Handy
Mobile phone, cellphone
Memory TipYour German 'Handy' is for calls, not for being 'handy' (useful). It's a device in your hand, not a description of its utility.
Example Sentences
- 1
Kannst du mir dein Handy leihen?
Can you lend me your mobile phone?
- 2
Ich habe mein Handy verloren.
I lost my cell phone.
FAQ
How do you say "Mobile phone, cellphone" in German?
"Mobile phone, cellphone" in German is "Handy" (HAN-dee). Example: Kannst du mir dein Handy leihen?.