Meaning 1neutral · 88%
A small shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a door.
Natural examples
Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nicht.
I can't find my key.
Der Schlüssel liegt auf dem Tisch.
The key is on the table.
Mit diesem Schlüssel öffnest du die Tür.
You open the door with this key.
Usage note
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Schlüssel.
Useful combinations
den Schlüssel finden — find the keydie Tür aufschließen — unlock the doorder Hausschlüssel — house key
Common mistake
der Schlüssel
der Schlüssel
Learn Schlüssel with its article der.
Mini-lesson: Schlüssel: article and plural
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Schlüssel.
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