Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A part held by hand to open, carry, or operate something.
Natural examples
Der Griff der schweren Tasche war gerissen.
The heavy bag's handle had torn.
Am Griff der Pfanne darf man nicht ziehen.
Do not pull on the pan's handle.
Mit sicherem Griff hob sie den Koffer an.
With a firm grip, she lifted the suitcase.
Usage note
Griff is masculine; its plural is Griffe. It can mean an object's handle or the way someone grasps something.
Mini-lesson: Griff
A part held by hand to open, carry, or operate something. Griff is masculine; its plural is Griffe. It can mean an object's handle or the way someone grasps something.
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