noun
towel, hand towel
A2
Handtuch (das) most commonly means 'towel' and can refer to a 'hand towel' specifically. Plural Handtücher (with Umlaut). Neuter noun: das Handtuch; regular declension (des Handtuchs, dem Handtuch, die Handtücher). No special preposition, not reflexive. Everyday bathroom or kitchen item. Also used as a guest towel.
Examples
Bitte leg das frische Händetuch neben das Waschbecken.
Please put the fresh hand towel next to the sink.
Ich habe ein weiches Händetuch gekauft.
I bought a soft towel.
Die Hotelangestellten tauschten die Handtücher aus, weil die Gäste den Reinigungsservice bestellt hatten.
The hotel staff changed the towels because the guests had requested the cleaning service.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a towel with the word 'Händetuch' sewn on it and hanging in a bathroom.
Think 'hand towel' — Händetuch sounds like 'hand-took' which helps recall.
Das Handtuch — think of 'das' for many small household items like 'das Bett' and 'das Tuch'.
Notes
Listed here with the provided lemma 'Händetuch' (neuter). Common modern form is 'Handtuch'.