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Handy

German → American English

American English

mobile phone

umgangssprachlich: Mobiltelefon

Ich habe mein Handy zu Hause vergessen.

In German, Handy is the everyday word for a mobile phone, but it is informal. In more formal contexts, Mobiltelefon is better.

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Mobiltelefon Mobil Smartphone

Frequently asked questions

What does Handy mean in English?
It means mobile phone or cell phone.
Is Handy a formal word in German?
No. It is the common informal word for a mobile phone.
What is the difference between Handy and Smartphone?
Handy is the general word for a mobile phone; Smartphone refers specifically to a smartphone.