handy

• Beschreibt etwas, das praktisch, nützlich oder einfach zu benutzen ist; außerdem beschreibt es eine Person, die geschickt mit den Händen arbeitet.

Describes something that is convenient, useful, or easy to use.

1. Useful or convenientA2informal

   Conveniently placed or easy to use; useful.

   Praktisch

   • This tool is very handy for opening jars.
   • Keep a flashlight handy in case of a power outage.
   • The app is handy for checking the weather quickly.

   Synonymeaccessibleat handclose at handconvenienthelpfulmanageablenearbypracticalserviceableuseful

   Antonymeawkwardcumbersomeinconvenientuseless

2. Skilled with handsB1informal

   Good at using one's hands to make or repair things.

   Geschickt mit den Händen

   • My grandfather is very handy; he can fix anything around the house.
   • She is handy with a sewing machine.
   • He's a handy guy to have around when something breaks.

   Synonymeadroitdeftdexterousnimble-fingeredskillful

   Antonymeawkwardclumsyineptunskilled