NOUN
Schlüssel/ˈʃlʏsl̩/key; wrench; code
Schlüssel is a German noun that means key, wrench, or code. It is pronounced /ˈʃlʏsl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schlüssel".
Definitions
1.a device used to open a lock(object)
a.tool to open doors, locks, etc.
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel zu Hause vergessen.—I forgot my key at home.
2.wrench or spanner(tool)
a.tool to turn bolts or nuts
Kannst du mir einen passenden Schlüssel geben?—Can you give me a suitable wrench?
3.system or sequence that allows access or understanding(code)
a.code or system to decipher something
Der Schlüssel zur Lösung des Rätsels liegt im Text.—The key to solving the puzzle is in the text.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schlüssel | die Schlüssel |
| Genitive | des Schlüssels | der Schlüssel |
| Dative | dem Schlüssel | den Schlüsseln |
| Accusative | den Schlüssel | die Schlüssel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schlüssel" mean in English?
- "Schlüssel" means key, wrench, or code. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schlüssel"?
- "Schlüssel" is pronounced /ˈʃlʏsl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schlüssel" der, die, or das?
- "Schlüssel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schlüssel"?
- The plural of "Schlüssel" is "Schlüssel".
- What part of speech is "Schlüssel"?
- "Schlüssel" is a noun in German.
