handles
word · lemma: handle
/ˈhændəɫz/
HAN-duhlz
/hˈændəlz/
HAN-duhlz
Definition
'Handles' can be the plural of 'handle' (the part you hold to carry or open something), or the third person singular form of the verb 'to handle', meaning to take care of or manage something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, often refers to door, drawer, or suitcase handles. As a verb, commonly used for problems, tasks, or situations (e.g., 'She handles stress well'). Don't confuse with social media 'handle' (which is a username, different meaning).
Spanish: manijas - asas - se encarga de (gestiona)Portuguese (BR): alças - maçanetas - lida comPortuguese (PT): pegas - maçanetas - lida comChinese (Simplified): 把手 - 处理（应对）Chinese (Traditional): 把手 - 處理（應對）Hindi: हैंडल्स - संभालता हैArabic: مقابض - يتعامل معBengali: হ্যান্ডল - ধরে - সামলায়Russian: ручки - справляетсяJapanese: 取っ手 - 扱うVietnamese: tay cầm - xử lýKorean: 손잡이 - 다루다Turkish: kulplar - hallederUrdu: ہینڈل - سنبھالتا ہےIndonesian: pegangan - menangani
Example Sentences
The suitcase has two handles on top.
basic
She handles the money at the store.
basic
The doors have round handles.
basic
He handles difficult customers very well.
natural
Make sure the pot handles aren't too hot before you touch them.
natural
Our manager handles all complaints personally.
natural