No. 8,506 in Dutch
hengsels
Handles.
In a sentence
De tas heeft stevige hengsels, handig voor zware boodschappen.
The bag has sturdy handles, convenient for heavy groceries.
In this sentence, 'hengsels' refers to the handles of a bag that are used to carry items.
Hij pakte de hengsels van de emmer vast en tilde hem op.
He grabbed the handles of the bucket and lifted it up.
Here, 'hengsels' are the parts of a bucket designed to be held for carrying or lifting.
De oude hengsels van de koffer zijn vervangen door nieuw leer.
The old handles of the suitcase have been replaced with new leather.
'Hengsels' signifies the handles on a suitcase, which serve as points of grip for transporting.
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