Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Schlüssel

Translation (Übersetzung) key
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃlʏsl̩]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
everyday metaphor object tool
A common masculine noun referring to a physical key for locks or metaphorical keys (e.g., solutions). Also used in compound words like 'Schlüsselbund' (key ring).

Schlüssel - German Nouns - Schlüssel Meaning - Schlüssel Translation - Schlüssel Nouns Examples

Schlüssel is a German Nouns

Learn Schlüssel meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Schlüssel is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Schlüssel Examples (Beispiele) in English

Schlüssel examples with English translations. See how to use Schlüssel in sentences. Schlüssel example sentences in English below.

Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.
I lost my key.
Everyday situation
Der Schlüssel passt nicht ins Schloss.
The key doesn't fit in the lock.
Physical description
Geduld ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Patience is the key to success.
Metaphorical usage

Schlüssel Word Family - Schlüssel Related Words - Schlüssel Family Members

Schlüssel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schlüssel word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schlüssel family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schlüssel related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Schlüsselbund
Meaning: key ring
Example: Er trägt seinen Schlüsselbund am Gürtel.
Noun
Schlüsselloch
Meaning: keyhole
Example: Sie schaute durch das Schlüsselloch.
Noun
derived (Ableitung)
schließen
Meaning: to close/lock
Tense: infinitive
Example: Kannst du die Tür schließen?
Verb
related (Verwandt)
Schloss
Meaning: lock/castle
Example: Das Schloss an der Tür ist kaputt.
Noun

Schlüssel Usage - Schlüssel Collocations - Schlüssel Idioms - Schlüssel Synonyms - Schlüssel Antonyms

Schlüssel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schlüssel Collocations (Kollokationen)

Schlüssel collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Schlüssel word combinations and how to use Schlüssel with other words naturally.

den Schlüssel verlieren
to lose the key
High frequency
Schlüssel stecken lassen
to leave the key in the lock
Medium frequency
Schlüssel umdrehen
to turn the key
High frequency
Schlüsselbund
key ring
Medium frequency
Schlüssel zum Erfolg
key to success
High frequency
Schlüsselposition
key position
Medium frequency
Schlüsselindustrie
key industry
Low frequency
Schlüsselanhänger
keychain
High frequency

Schlüssel Idioms (Redewendungen)

Schlüssel idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Schlüssel with meanings and explanations. Master Schlüssel expressions used in everyday German.

den Schlüssel zum Herzen finden
to find the key to someone's heart
To win someone's affection or love
am Schlüssel hängen
to be dependent on the key
To be reliant on something crucial
den goldenen Schlüssel haben
to have the golden key
To have special access or privilege
Schlüssel in der Hand halten
to hold the key in hand
To be in control of a situation
Schlüssel zur Lösung
key to the solution
The crucial element needed to solve a problem

Schlüssel Synonyms (Synonyme)

Schlüssel synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Schlüssel and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Schlüssel similar words and their usage.

Passierschlüssel
Meaning: passkey
High similarity
Türöffner
Meaning: door opener
Medium similarity
Code
Meaning: code
Low similarity
Schließmittel
Meaning: locking device
Low similarity
Zugang
Meaning: access
Low similarity

Schlüssel Antonyms (Antonyme)

Schlüssel antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Schlüssel. Discover Schlüssel opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Schloss
Meaning: lock
Barriere
Meaning: barrier
Verschluss
Meaning: closure
Sperre
Meaning: block

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Schlüssel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Schlüssel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Schlüssel. Explore Schlüssel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Schlüssel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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