Usage Note
Handteller (alongside Handfläche) is the inner surface of the hand. Both forms are used interchangeably in everyday German. Etwas liegt auf dem Handteller — something lies in the palm of the hand.
Examples
"Sie wischte sich die schwitzenden Handteller an der Hose ab."
Natural Translation
She wiped her sweaty palms on her trousers.
Literal Translation
She wiped herself the sweating palms on the trousers off.
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