No. 686 in German
handy
The German word "Handy" means "cell phone" or "mobile phone" in English.
In a sentence
Ich benutze mein Handy, um E-Mails zu lesen.
I use my mobile phone to read emails.
In German, 'Handy' refers to a mobile phone or cellular device.
Dieses Gadget ist so handy, dass ich es überall hin mitnehme.
This gadget is so handy that I take it everywhere with me.
Here, 'handy' is used in its original English meaning, referring to something convenient or useful.
Sie sagte, sie hätte ihr Handy verloren und könnte mich nicht erreichen.
She said she lost her phone and couldn't reach me.
Again, 'Handy' is used as the German noun for a mobile phone or smartphone.
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