handlich
handy / easy to handle
Small, light, or well-shaped enough that it can be comfortably carried, held, or used.
EXAMPLE
Die handliche Kamera passt problemlos in meine Tasche.
The handy camera fits easily in my bag.
handlich
handy / compact
handlich – handlicher – am handlichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry handlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | handlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | handlicher |
| superlative | am handlichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to handlich.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to handlich.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Handlich' is formed from 'Hand' (hand) and the suffix '-lich' (-y / -like). The word describes something that fits well in the hand or is easy to handle.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Staubsauger ist leicht und sehr handlich.
The new vacuum cleaner is light and very easy to handle.
Typical collocations
'Handlich' is often used with devices and other objects. Typical collocations are 'ein handliches Gerät' (a handy device), 'ein handliches Format' (a compact format), and 'eine handliche Größe' (a convenient size).
EXAMPLE
Für die Reise suche ich einen handlichen Koffer.
I'm looking for a compact suitcase for the trip.
Context clue
Words like 'Tasche' (bag), 'tragen' (to carry), or 'passen' (to fit) often indicate that an object takes up little space or is easy to transport. A shape that makes something easier to hold and use can also be described as 'handlich' (handy / easy to handle).
EXAMPLE
Der handliche Lautsprecher passt in die Seitentasche meines Rucksacks.
The handy speaker fits in the side pocket of my backpack.
Das handliche Werkzeug liegt gut in der Hand.
The compact tool fits comfortably in the hand.
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