handiness
/ˈhændinəs/noun
उच्चारण हैन्डिनस
उपयोगिता, सुविधा
Core word
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[U]
the quality of being useful and easy to use
उपयोगिता, सुविधा
- I like the handiness of this small torch.
- The handiness of the folding chair makes it ideal for camping.
- Buyers like the handiness of a small pocket dictionary.
+ 2 more examples
- The handiness of a mobile phone makes it hard to give up.
- We chose the kit for its handiness rather than its price.
Synonyms usefulness convenience practicality
Opposite inconvenience uselessness
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[U]
skill in using your hands to make or repair things
हाथ की कुशलता, हुनर
- His handiness with tools saved us the cost of a carpenter.
- Everyone admired his handiness around the house, from fixing taps to painting walls.
- Her handiness with a needle saved the costume before the show.
+ 2 more examples
- Plumbers are valued for their handiness as well as their training.
- A bit of handiness will help you around the hostel.
Synonyms skill dexterity deftness
Opposite clumsiness
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
handiness (uncountable noun)
Handiness is uncountable. It names the quality of being useful, convenient or skilful with the hands, so it has no plural and no article.
Handiness uncountable है। यह उपयोगी, सुविधाजनक या हाथ के काम में कुशल होने का गुण बताता है, इसलिए इसका plural नहीं बनता और इसके साथ article नहीं आता।
- The handiness of a pocket torch is clear during a power cut.
- Everyone admired his handiness with tools.
handiness of + noun
Use of to say what is convenient or easy to use.
क्या सुविधाजनक या आसानी से प्रयोग होने वाला है, यह बताने के लिए 'of' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Students liked the handiness of the pocket dictionary.
handiness with + noun
Use with for skill in using something, such as tools or a needle.
किसी चीज़ को चलाने की कुशलता, जैसे tools या सुई, बताने के लिए 'with' आता है।
- Her handiness with a needle saved the family a lot of money.
handiness vs handy (adjective)
Handy is the adjective and handiness is its noun. Use handy for a thing and handiness for the quality.
'Handy' adjective है और 'handiness' उसका noun। वस्तु के लिए handy और उसके गुण के लिए handiness का प्रयोग करें।
- The handiness of the app makes it a handy tool for revision.
+Collocations 4
adjective + handiness
greatobviouspracticalunmatchedeveryday
- The great handiness of the folding chair makes it ideal for small flats.
handiness + preposition
ofwithforin
- She showed real handiness in repairing the old radio.
verb + the handiness
appreciatepraisevaluenoticeprove
- Travellers appreciate the handiness of a light backpack.
for + handiness
for the sake ofchosen forvalued fordesigned forpraised for
- The bag is valued for its handiness on crowded trains.
“More examples 5
- The handiness of a mobile phone calculator is obvious during a quick budget check.
जल्दी बजट जाँचते समय mobile phone calculator की सुविधा साफ़ दिखाई देती है।
- He was proud of his handiness around the house.
उसे घर के कामों में अपनी निपुणता पर गर्व था।
- The shop sells small gadgets whose handiness is their main attraction.
यह दुकान छोटे gadgets बेचती है जिनकी सबसे बड़ी खूबी उनकी सुविधा है।
- Students buy the book for its handiness; it fits in any bag.
विद्यार्थी यह किताब उसकी सुविधा के कारण खरीदते हैं; यह किसी भी बैग में आ जाती है।
- Her handiness with a screwdriver surprised the electrician.
पेचकस चलाने में उसकी कुशलता ने electrician को हैरान कर दिया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I like the handinesses of this small bag.
✓ I like the handiness of this small bag.
Handiness is uncountable and has no plural form.
Handiness uncountable है और इसका plural रूप नहीं बनता।
✗ He has a great handiness in repairing cycles.
✓ He has great handiness in repairing cycles.
Do not use a/an before an uncountable noun.
Uncountable noun से पहले a/an नहीं लगता।