Der Schlüssel
Example: Ich habe den Schlüssel für die Haustür verloren.
Definition
"Der Schlüssel" means the key used to open or lock doors, typically a small metal device that fits into a lock to operate it. For example, "Ich habe den Schlüssel für die Haustür verloren" means "I lost the key for the front door."
Etymology
The word "der Schlüssel" comes from Old High German 'schlûssel', related to the verb 'schließen', meaning 'to close'. It reflects the object's primary function: to close or lock something securely. Did you know? The concept of a 'key' has long been central to security and privacy.
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"Der Schlüssel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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