handmade
word
Definition
Made by hand and not by machine, usually with special care or skill.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for crafts, jewelry, clothing, and gifts. Implies uniqueness and higher quality. Used as an adjective before nouns: 'handmade soap', 'handmade furniture'. Not used for mass-produced items.
Spanish: hecho a manoPortuguese (BR): feito à mãoPortuguese (PT): feito à mãoChinese (Simplified): 手工制作的Chinese (Traditional): 手工製作的Hindi: हाथ से बना हुआArabic: مصنوع يدويًاBengali: হাতের তৈরি - হাতে বানানোRussian: ручной работыJapanese: 手作りVietnamese: làm thủ côngKorean: 수제Turkish: el yapımıUrdu: دست سازIndonesian: buatan tangan
Example Sentences
She bought a handmade necklace at the market.
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This cake is handmade, not from a factory.
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My grandma makes handmade blankets for the family.
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Everything in this shop is handmade—you won't find two pieces exactly the same.
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I love giving handmade gifts—they feel much more personal.
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That bakery's handmade bread sells out every morning.
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