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"Towel" in German: Handtuch
das Handtuch
Towel in German is das Handtuch, neuter. A bath towel is often das Badetuch. Plural is die Handtücher.
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How to pronounce Handtuch
Say it
HAHNT-tookh
/ˈhanttuːx/
HAHNT-tookh. Soft ch at end like ich. Short u in Tuch.
"Towel" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Handtuch | towel Default hand/bath towel. | Default hand/bath towel. |
| das Badetuch | bath towel Larger towel. | Larger towel. |
| die Handtücher | towels Plural. | Plural. |
| Handtuch wechseln | to change the towel Hotel/home. | Hotel/home. |
How to use Handtuch in real life
- 1Bathroom
Wo liegt ein sauberes Handtuch?
Where is a clean towel?
Ein … Handtuch.
- 2Gym bag
Vergiss das Handtuch nicht fürs Fitnessstudio.
Don't forget the towel for the gym.
Das Handtuch.
- 3Hotel
Können wir neue Handtücher bekommen?
Can we get new towels?
Handtücher plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Handtuch
Incorrect: der Handtuch
Correct: das Handtuch
Handtuch is neuter.
Incorrect: die Handtuche
Correct: die Handtücher
Plural is Handtücher with ü.
Good to know
German hotels may leave Handtücher on a rack and ask you to hang used ones to reuse. Gyms expect you to bring your own Handtuch for machines.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for the pool
ChatPal
Hast du alles fürs Schwimmen?
Do you have everything for swimming?
You
Badehose ja — aber kein Handtuch.
Swim trunks yes — but no towel.
ChatPal
Nimm das große Handtuch aus dem Bad.
Take the big towel from the bathroom.
You
Danke. Mit dem Handtuch sind wir startklar.
Thanks. With the towel we're ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Towel" in German
How do you say towel?
Das Handtuch.
Bath towel?
Das Badetuch.
Plural?
Die Handtücher.
Beach towel?
Often Strandtuch or großes Badetuch.
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