Usage Note
Handfläche is the flat inner surface of the hand, composed of Hand + Fläche (surface/area). It is used in anatomical descriptions and idioms such as wie seine Handfläche kennen (to know like the back of one's hand).
Examples
"Sie rieb sich die Handflächen, um sie zu wärmen."
Natural Translation
She rubbed her palms together to warm them up.
Literal Translation
She rubbed herself the palms, to warm them.
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