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"Gloves" in German: Handschuhe
die Handschuhe
Gloves in German are die Handschuhe. Say Wo sind meine Handschuhe? One glove is der Handschuh, but this headword is the plural Handschuhe.
Leaving for work
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How to pronounce Handschuhe
Say it
HANT-shoo-uh
/ˈhantˌʃuːə/
HANT-shoo-uh. Soft sch as sh. Soft final -e.
"Gloves" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Handschuhe | the gloves Plural headword. | Plural headword. |
| Handschuhe anziehen | to put on gloves Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| warme Handschuhe | warm gloves Winter shopping. | Winter shopping. |
| ohne Handschuhe | without gloves Cold-weather warning. | Cold-weather warning. |
How to use Handschuhe in real life
- 1Leaving for work
Zieh die Handschuhe an, es schneit.
Put the gloves on, it's snowing.
Die Handschuhe anziehen.
- 2Lost pair
Meine Handschuhe liegen noch im Büro.
My gloves are still in the office.
Meine Handschuhe.
- 3Ski trip
Ohne Handschuhe wird dir schnell kalt.
Without gloves you'll get cold fast.
Ohne Handschuhe.
Mistakes English speakers make with Handschuhe
Incorrect: die Gloves
Correct: die Handschuhe
Use Handschuhe, not English gloves.
Incorrect: das Handschuhe
Correct: die Handschuhe
Plural takes die: die Handschuhe.
Good to know
Winter markets sell Fäustlinge (mittens) next to Handschuhe. Cyclists often keep a spare pair because thin Handschuhe get wet fast.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Icy bike ride
ChatPal
Hast du dicke Handschuhe dabei?
Do you have thick gloves with you?
You
Ja. Meine Handschuhe sind in der Tasche.
Yes. My gloves are in the bag.
ChatPal
Gut. Ohne Handschuhe frieren die Finger sofort.
Good. Without gloves the fingers freeze right away.
You
Stimmt. Die Handschuhe speichere ich vorn.
True. I'll keep the gloves up front.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gloves" in German
How do you say gloves?
Die Handschuhe.
One glove?
Der Handschuh (singular).
Put on gloves?
Handschuhe anziehen.
Article?
Die Handschuhe (plural).
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