Meaning
disability, disadvantage
- a physical or mental disability
- a disadvantage or obstacle that hinders progress
In a sentence
Non conoscere l'inglese rappresenta un grave handicap nel lavoro moderno.
Not knowing English represents a major disadvantage in modern work.
L'atleta ha superato il proprio handicap vincendo la medaglia d'oro.
The athlete overcame his disability by winning the gold medal.
Questo ritardo iniziale non costituisce un handicap insuperabile per noi.
This initial delay does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for us.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| handicap | masculine · singular |
| handicap | masculine · plural |
| handicap | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable loanword from English; masculine singular and plural remain 'handicap'.
- In modern Italian, 'disabilità' is preferred when referring respectfully to people.