die Hantel
Translation
dumbbell, barbell
Examples
Er hebt jeden Tag Hanteln.
He lifts dumbbells every day.
Diese Hantel ist zu schwer für mich.
This dumbbell is too heavy for me.
Grammar Patterns
to lift ((sth.)) Er hebt schwere Hanteln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gewicht (weight)
Etymology
From Middle High German `hantel`, a diminutive of `hant` (hand). It means a small thing held in the hand.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something you "handle" with your "Hand".