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Updated 22 October 2026

dasHandy

mobile phone, cell phone

neuterplural die Handys/ˈhɛndi/Han-dylevel A1

Handy in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Handydie Handys
Accusativedas Handydie Handys
Dativedem Handyden Handys
Genitivedes Handysder Handys

Handy in use

  • A1

    Mein Handy ist kaputt.

    My phone is broken.

  • A1

    Ruf mich auf dem Handy an.

    Call me on my mobile.

  • A2

    Kann ich mal dein Handy benutzen?

    Can I use your phone?

Phrases

Good to know

  • A German word that looks English (English: mobile / cell phone).
  • die Handynummer = mobile number. Switzerland: das Natel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Handy?

It's das Handy. Handy is neuter, and the plural is die Handys.

What does Handy mean?

Handy means mobile phone, cell phone in English.

What is the plural of Handy?

The plural is die Handys. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).