Handlungsspielraum

room for maneuver

Plural: die Handlungsspielraume/ˈhandlʊŋsʃpiːlʁaʊm/

A masculine noun meaning 'room for maneuver', scope of action.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
der Handlungsspielraum	die Handlungsspielraume	/ˈhandlʊŋsʃpiːlʁaʊm/

Example Sentences

Der Handlungsspielraum ist begrenzt.

Room for maneuver is limited.

Den Handlungsspielraum erweitern.

To expand scope of action.

Der Handlungsspielraum schrumpft.

Room for maneuver shrinks.

Gestaltungsspielraum (der) — creative leeway

Only literal meaning

✅ Also figurative: political, financial room to act

Helpful tools for anyone learning German. No signup required.

92 grammar topics organized by CEFR level, from A1 beginner to C1 advanced. Each topic includes examples, common mistakes, and learning tips.

See how de-de works alongside popular German learning tools.

Master German sounds with IPA guides and practice tips.

German courses tailored to your goals.

Conjugation tables for the 100 most important German verbs.

Free interactive grammar exercises for every topic from A1 to C1.

10 daily news from Germany, adapted to your language level

AI German learning platform with error intelligence and pronunciation scoring.

Start your AI-powered German course today. No subscription — just your OpenAI API key (~$0.50/week).