How Do You Spell HANDBALL?

Pronunciation: [hˈandbɔːl] (IPA)

The word "handball" is spelled as hændbɔːl. The first syllable "hand" is pronounced as hænd, which represents the sound of "h" and "æ" as in "cat". The second syllable "ball" is pronounced as bɔːl, representing the sound of "b" and "ɔ" as in "law." Together, the word "handball" refers to a game played with a ball using the hands. This phonetic transcription allows non-native speakers to understand the pronunciation and spelling of the word more accurately.

HANDBALL Meaning and Definition

1. Handball is a fast-paced indoor or outdoor sport played between two teams, each comprising of seven players (including a goalkeeper) who maneuver a small ball using only their hands. The objective of the game is to score goals by throwing or hitting the ball into the opponents' net while preventing them from doing the same. The teams aim to outscore each other within a specific time frame, typically 60 minutes, divided into two halves.

   The distinctive feature of handball is the rule that restricts players from touching the ball with any part of their body below the knee. Players can pass, dribble, or shoot the ball but must be cautious not to hold it for longer than three seconds or take more than three steps while in possession. Additionally, physical contact between players is regulated to ensure fair play and safety, with certain types of aggression penalized by referees.

   Handball requires a combination of various skills, including speed, agility, coordination, and strategic thinking. It demands quick decision-making, teamwork, and communication among players to create opportunities and effectively defend against the opposing team's attacks. This sport generally requires sound physical fitness as it entails dynamic movements such as running, jumping, throwing, and sudden changes in direction.

   Handball is enjoyed and played competitively across the globe, with major tournaments like the Olympic Games and World Handball Championships receiving considerable attention. Its popularity stems from its accessible and thrilling nature, making it a beloved sport both in amateur and professional settings.

Common Misspellings for HANDBALL

• handleall
• handale
• handell
• handal
• handsball
• handbold
• handband
• hanibal
• handbar
• handvoll
• handralle
• handeball
• handbll
• hindball
• handbahl
• handebell
• handboll
• handwalkl
• handally
• handealy
• hundball
• handbolll
• Handsall
• raundball
• handblo

Etymology of HANDBALL

The word "handball" originated from the combination of two words: "hand" and "ball". The origins of "hand" can be traced back to the Old English word "hand", which referred to the human extremity at the end of the arm. This word has cognates in other Germanic languages such as German "Hand" and Dutch "hand".

On the other hand, the word "ball" has a long history dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Old English word "beall", which came from the Proto-Germanic word "balluz". This term is also related to words like Dutch "bal" and German "Ball".

The combination of "hand" and "ball" led to the formation of the term "handball" to describe a sport played by using hands to hit or pass a ball.

Similar spelling words for HANDBALL

• handbook,
• handballer,
• handbarrow,
• handbill,
• handbow,
• handbreadth,
• hand brake,
• hand blower,
• handbasin,
• handbuild,
• handbell,
• hand-build,
• handful,
• handbasket,
• handbag,
• handbreath.

Plural form of HANDBALL is HANDBALLS

Conjugate verb Handball

CONDITIONAL

I would handball

you would handball

he/she/it would handball

we would handball

they would handball

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be handballing

you would be handballing

he/she/it would be handballing

we would be handballing

they would be handballing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have handball

you would have handball

he/she/it would have handball

we would have handball

they would have handball

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been handballing

you would have been handballing

he/she/it would have been handballing

we would have been handballing

they would have been handballing

FUTURE

I will handball

you will handball

he/she/it will handball

we will handball

they will handball

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be handballing

you will be handballing

he/she/it will be handballing

we will be handballing

they will be handballing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have handballed

you will have handballed

he/she/it will have handballed

we will have handballed

they will have handballed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been handballing

you will have been handballing

he/she/it will have been handballing

we will have been handballing

they will have been handballing

IMPERATIVE

you handball

we let´s handball

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to handball

PAST

I handballed

you handballed

he/she/it handballed

we handballed

they handballed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was handballing

you were handballing

he/she/it was handballing

we were handballing

they were handballing

PAST PARTICIPLE

handballed

PAST PERFECT

I had handballed

you had handballed

he/she/it had handballed

we had handballed

they had handballed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been handballing

you had been handballing

he/she/it had been handballing

we had been handballing

they had been handballing

PRESENT

I handball

you handball

he/she/it handballs

we handball

they handball

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am handballing

you are handballing

he/she/it is handballing

we are handballing

they are handballing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

handballing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have handballed

you have handballed

he/she/it has handballed

we have handballed

they have handballed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been handballing

you have been handballing

he/she/it has been handballing

we have been handballing

they have been handballing