Der Zimmerschlüssel
Example: Der Zimmerschlüssel liegt an der Rezeption bereit für Gäste.
Definition
"Der Zimmerschlüssel" is a noun referring to the room key provided at a reception or front desk in hospitality settings, used by guests to access their assigned rooms securely and conveniently during their stay.
Etymology
The word "der Zimmerschlüssel" comes from the German language, combining "Zimmer" meaning room, and "Schlüssel" meaning key. This compound clearly indicates its function as a key for a room. Did you know? The concept of a room key has been around since early inns, evolving from simple wooden tokens to modern electronic cards.
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"Der Zimmerschlüssel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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