Handicap

dasNoun

das Handicap; die Behinderung

German translations

  1. 01

    handicap

  2. 02

    disability

Word details

German meaning
Eine körperliche oder geistige Beeinträchtigung; ein Nachteil.
English meaning
Disability
Synonym
Beeinträchtigung, Behinderung
German example
Trotz seines Handicaps ist er sehr erfolgreich.
English example
Despite his disability, he is very successful.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Handicap
Plural Form
die Handicaps

Example sentences with “Handicap”

  1. She overcame her handicap. (Sie hat ihre Behinderung überwunden.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Handicap' used in German?

Yes, 'das Handicap' is used, but 'die Behinderung' is the formal term for disability.