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Handtuch

towel

noun HANT-tookh Rare

Usage Note

Handtuch in a hotel context is the towel provided by the establishment. German hotels commonly ask guests to hang used towels on the rail to signal reuse; leaving a Handtuch on the floor signals a request for replacement.

Examples

"Kannst du bitte an der Rezeption nach einem zusätzlichen Handtuch fragen?"

Natural Translation

Could you please ask at the reception for an extra towel?

Literal Translation

Can you please at the reception after an additional towel ask?

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