handicap

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    a physical or mental disability that limits a person's ability to perform certain tasks; a disadvantage or obstacle
    de: Behinderung; Nachteil
  2. verb
    to place a disadvantage on someone or something; to give a handicap in a game
    de: benachteiligen; Handicap geben

examples

  1. The athlete overcame his handicap.

    Der Athlet überwand seine Behinderung.

  2. The referee handicapped the faster horse.

    Der Richter benachteiligte das schnellere Pferd.