die Handschelle
Translation
handcuff
Examples
Der Polizist legte dem Dieb Handschellen an.
The police officer put handcuffs on the thief.
Er wurde in Handschellen abgeführt.
He was led away in handcuffs.
Grammar Patterns
to put handcuffs on ((sb.)) to put handcuffs on sb. The police officer put handcuffs on him.
in handcuffs in handcuffs He was led away in handcuffs.
Similar Words
Synonym: die Handfessel
Etymology
A compound word from 'Hand' (hand) and 'Schelle' (a small bell, clamp, or shackle). Literally 'hand shackle'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'shell' or 'shackle' ('Schelle') for the 'hand' ('Hand'). The English word 'shackle' sounds a bit like 'Schelle'.