No. 3,360 in German
handys
"Handys" in German refers to mobile phones or cell phones.
In a sentence
Ich habe drei Handys gekauft.
I bought three mobile phones.
Here, 'Handys' is used to refer specifically to mobile phones as physical items.
Die Handys heutzutage bieten viele Funktionen.
Mobile phones nowadays offer many features.
In this sentence, 'Handys' refers to mobile phones in general, discussing their capabilities.
Die Schüler dürfen keine Handys im Unterricht benutzen.
Students are not allowed to use mobile phones in class.
Here, 'Handys' is used to describe mobile phones as personal devices within a specific context.
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