handy
gb/hˈændi/ us/hˈændi/
B1
Engelsk
~ 7400
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B1
property
1
useful or convenient to have
useful or easy to use, especially because it is simple or close to you
Bruksmønster:
[something] is handy for [activity]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use "helpful" when they mean "handy". "Helpful" usually talks about people or advice that gives support, while "handy" usually talks about objects, tools, or features that are convenient or easy to use.
Synonymer
useful (Most general word; does not suggest nearness or convenience as strongly as "handy".)
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convenient (Focuses more on ease and saving time; very close in meaning to "handy".)
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practical (Stresses being sensible and good for real-world use, not just ease.)
Antonymer
useless (Describes something that has no use or value, the opposite of being handy.)
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inconvenient (Opposite in terms of causing difficulty or wasting time instead of saving it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
handy tool
|handy feature
|really handy
|very handy
|handy guide
|handy tip
Temaer
daily life
|practical
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- This is a really handy app for tracking your expenses.
- A small screwdriver is always handy for fixing loose screws.
- The website has a handy list of local restaurants.
- That shortcut is handy if you're in a hurry.
- It's handy to have all your passwords stored in one secure place.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This knife is very handy in the kitchen.
- A map is handy when you travel to a new city.
- That website is handy for learning new words.
- A small bag is handy for short trips.
- This tool is handy for small home jobs.
adjective
B2
property
2
skilled at practical or repair work
good at making or fixing things with your hands
Bruksmønster:
[someone] is handy with [tool/task]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "helpful" or "kind". "Handy" in this sense does not describe personality; it describes practical skill with tools or tasks.
Synonymer
skilful (General word for having skill; does not specifically highlight hands or practical repairs.)
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good with your hands (Informal phrase; very close in meaning, emphasizes manual ability.)
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practical (Stresses being good at doing real-world tasks, not just theory.)
Antonymer
clumsy (Suggests poor coordination and often breaking or dropping things, the opposite of being handy with tools.)
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unskilled (Lacks ability or training for practical tasks.)
Ordkombinasjoner
handy with tools
|handy around the house
|quite handy
|pretty handy
|handy DIY person
Temaer
daily life
|work
|home
Eksempler
- My dad is really handy with cars and does all the repairs himself.
- If you're handy around the house, you can save a lot of money on repairs.
- We need someone who is handy with computers to fix this network problem.
- She's pretty handy with a sewing machine and makes her own clothes.
- He turned out to be very handy with power tools during the renovation.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- My brother is handy with a hammer.
- She is handy around the house and can fix many things.
- We need a handy person to help with small jobs.
- He is handy with computers and can fix mine.
- If you are handy, you can do your own repairs.
adjective
B2
property
3
nearby or easy to get to
near to you and easy to go to or use
Bruksmønster:
[place/thing] is handy for [place/purpose]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes say "handy from" instead of "handy for" or "handy to". In modern English, "handy for the station" or "handy to the station" are more natural.
Synonymer
nearby (Focuses only on distance; does not itself suggest convenience as strongly as "handy".)
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conveniently located (Highlights both nearness and suitability for a purpose, often in ads or descriptions.)
Antonymer
far (Simple opposite in terms of physical distance.)
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remote (Far away and hard to reach, the opposite of being handy for shops or transport.)
Ordkombinasjoner
handy location
|handy for shops
|handy for public transport
|nice and handy
|handy to the station
Temaer
travel
|daily life
|daily_life
Eksempler
- The hotel is very handy for the airport.
- Our new office is handy to the train station.
- There's a supermarket handy if you need groceries.
- The apartment is handy for the city centre and the park.
- Is there a pharmacy handy, or do we need to drive?
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- My house is handy for the bus stop.
- The school is handy to my home.
- This café is handy if you work nearby.
- The bank is handy, just across the street.
- The park is handy for my children.
adjective
B1
property
4
kept nearby and ready to use
kept near you so you can use it quickly
Bruksmønster:
to keep [something] handy
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes say "keep handy a pen" instead of the more natural "keep a pen handy" or "have a pen handy." The adjective usually comes after the noun in this pattern.
Synonymer
accessible (Focuses on being easy to get or reach; can also be abstract (e.g. information).)
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ready (Focuses on being prepared for use, not only physical nearness.)
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available (General word for being able to be used; does not always imply physical closeness.)
Antonymer
out of reach (Describes something you cannot easily get to, opposite of being handy.)
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unavailable (Opposite in terms of not being able to use or get something when you need it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
keep [something] handy
|have [something] handy
|keep a pen handy
|keep your phone handy
|keep cash handy
Temaer
daily life
|organization
|daily_life
Eksempler
- Keep a notebook handy so you can write down ideas.
- I always keep some cash handy for emergencies.
- Have your passport handy when you get to the check-in desk.
- She keeps a flashlight handy in case the power goes out.
- Make sure you have your login details handy before the meeting starts.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I keep a pen handy on my desk.
- Please have your ticket handy at the door.
- He keeps his keys handy in his bag.
- Keep your phone handy while you wait for my call.
- I always have water handy when I exercise.
adjective
informal
C1
property
5
fairly large or comfortable amount
quite big or good in amount, not small
Bruksmønster:
a handy [sum/lead/margin]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may misunderstand this as the basic "useful" meaning. In sports or money news, "a handy lead" or "a handy sum" usually means a fairly large or comfortable amount, not that it is "useful."
Synonymer
decent (Informal; suggests an amount is good or satisfactory.)
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healthy (Informal; often used for a good-sized amount or lead, similar tone to this sense of "handy".)
Antonymer
slight (Describes a very small amount or lead, opposite of a handy one.)
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narrow (Often used of leads or margins that are small and not comfortable.)
Ordkombinasjoner
a handy lead
|a handy win
|a handy sum of money
|a handy margin
Temaer
numbers
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- They walked away with a handy sum of money after selling the business.
- Our team has built up a handy lead at the top of the table.
- We finished the project with a handy margin of time before the deadline.
- The company reported a handy profit in the last quarter.
- She saved a handy amount over the last few years.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The team has a handy lead at half-time.
- He saved a handy sum before he moved.
- We finished with a handy margin of time.
- She won by a handy number of points.
- They made a handy profit last year.
adjective
technical
C1
property
6
easy to steer or handle
easy to move and control, especially a boat or vehicle
Bruksmønster:
[vehicle/boat] is handy to [sail/drive/handle]
Synonymer
maneuverable (More formal/technical; strongly associated with how easily something can be turned or positioned.)
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responsive (Focuses on reacting quickly and accurately to control inputs.)
Antonymer
unmanageable (Cannot be easily controlled or handled, especially in difficult conditions.)
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cumbersome (Large and difficult to move or control smoothly.)
Ordkombinasjoner
handy little boat
|handy under sail
|a handy yacht
|handy in rough seas
Temaer
transport
|sports
|transportation
Eksempler
- The boat is small and handy, ideal for sailing in narrow channels.
- Skippers like this model because it's very handy in strong winds.
- The new dinghy is surprisingly handy, even for beginners.
- A handy yacht is much safer in crowded harbors.
- This design is particularly handy under sail in rough weather.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This small boat is very handy to sail.
- The new kayak is light and handy on the water.
- A handy boat is good for a new sailor.
- The ship is not very handy in strong wind.
- This model is handy in a small harbor.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
handy
IPA
GB/hˈændi/
US/hˈændi/
Stavelser og trykk
handy (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (handy)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: handy
- Comparative: handier
- Superlative: handiest
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
be handy with [something]
1/bˈi hˈændi wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
skilled at using something
to be good at using a particular tool or doing a type of practical work
Eksempler
- He's very handy with a paintbrush.
- You can tell she's handy with computers.
- We need someone who is handy with a wrench.
come in handy
1/kˈʌm ˈɪn hˈændi/
idiom
prove useful when needed
to be useful at some time, especially in a special or future situation
Eksempler
- Keep this number; it might come in handy later.
- A basic first-aid kit can come in handy on long trips.
- Her language skills came in handy when they got lost in Tokyo.
have [something] handy
1/hˈæv sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase
have something close and ready
to have something near you so you can use it quickly
Eksempler
- Do you have a pen handy?
- Have your ticket handy when you reach the door.
- I always have my phone handy in case of emergencies.
keep [something] handy
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase
keep something near and ready
to keep something close to you so you can use it quickly when you need it
Eksempler
- Keep your ID handy when you go through security.
- I always keep a flashlight handy in the car.
- You should keep some snacks handy for the kids.