Der Schlüssel
Example: Ich habe den Schlüssel für die Haustür verloren.
Definition
"Der Schlüssel" is a noun in German that means a small metal object used to open or lock doors, such as in the example phrase, "Ich habe den Schlüssel für die Haustür verloren," which translates to losing the key to the front door.
Etymology
The word "der Schlüssel" comes from the Old High German word "schlussel," which is related to "schließen," meaning to close or lock. Did you know that the idea behind "der Schlüssel" originally emphasized its function to close or secure something, highlighting its essential role in safety and access?
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"Der Schlüssel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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