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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespratique
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pratique
"Cet outil est très pratique pour le jardinage."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Useful or convenient; suited for a particular purpose.
"A smartphone is a handy tool for navigation and communication." - 2
Clever and skillful with one's hands, especially in making or repairing things.
"He is very handy around the house and can fix any plumbing issue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'gehænde', meaning near at hand or accessible, coming from the root 'hand'. Over centuries, the meaning evolved from physically close or dexterous to describe tools or items that are useful, convenient, and easy to use.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Handy"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Handy" is said worldwide
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pratique
Transliteration: pratique
"Cet outil est très pratique pour le jardinage."
praktisch
Transliteration: praktisch
"Dieses Werkzeug ist sehr praktisch für Reparaturen."
utile
Transliteration: utile
"Questo dispositivo è molto utile per il lavoro."
práctico
Transliteration: práctico
"Este aparato es muy práctico para la cocina."
prático
Transliteration: prático
"Este aplicativo é muito prático para viagens."
सुविधाजनक
Transliteration: suvidhajanak
"यह उपकरण घर के काम के लिए बहुत सुविधाजनक है।"
方便的
Transliteration: fāngbiàn de
"这个小工具非常方便。"
유용한
Transliteration: yuhonghan
"이 도구는 요리할 때 정말 유용하다."
便利
Transliteration: benri
"この道具は日常生活でとても便利です。"
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