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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Handgelenktasche

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Hant-guh-lenk-tash-uh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wristlet/ˈrɪs.lət/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie trug eine elegante Handgelenktasche zum Abendessen."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small handbag or pouch designed with a short strap or loop to be worn around the wrist.

    "She carried a sleek leather wristlet to the evening reception instead of a bulky handbag."
  2. 2

    A band, ornament, or small corsage worn around the wrist for decorative or supportive purposes.

    "The bridesmaids each wore a delicate floral wristlet matching the wedding colors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the noun 'wrist' combined with the diminutive suffix '-let', first appearing in the mid-19th century. Originally denoting a band or ornament worn around the wrist, the term later evolved in the 20th century to describe small handbags or purses featuring an attached strap for carrying on the wrist.

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