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German - English (British) translations for "Schlüssel"

"Schlüssel" German translation

Translation

key

Definition

Schlüssel

Part of speech

noun

Gender

masc

Translations

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Meaning: key (object used to open locks)

Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.

I have lost my key.

Meaning: key (symbolic or metaphorical)

Bildung ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.

Education is the key to success.

Meaning: key (musical instrument part)

Der Pianist spielte die Tasten des Klaviers mit den Fingern.

The pianist played the keys of the piano with his fingers.

Meaning: key (information needed to access something)

Bitte geben Sie Ihren Benutzernamen und Ihr Passwort ein, um Zugriff zu erhalten.

Please enter your username and password to gain access.

Meaning: key (important piece of information)

Die Lösung des Rätsels liegt in diesem Hinweis verborgen.

The solution to the puzzle lies hidden in this clue.


Examples

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A1: Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.

A1: I lost my key.

A1: Kannst du mir bitte den Schlüssel geben?

A1: Can you please give me the key?

A1: Der Schlüssel passt nicht ins Schloss.

A1: The key doesn't fit into the lock.

B1: Mein Bruder hat seinen Schlüssel zu Hause vergessen.

B1: My brother forgot his key at home.

B1: Ich werde einen Ersatzschlüssel machen lassen.

B1: I will have a spare key made.

B2: Er hat den Schlüssel verlegt und sucht ihn jetzt überall.

B2: He misplaced the key and is now searching for it everywhere.

B2: Wenn du den Schlüssel nicht findest, musst du den Vermieter informieren.

B2: If you don't find the key, you have to inform the landlord.

C1: Die Sicherheit des Hauses wird durch elektronische Schlüsselsysteme gewährleistet.

C1: The security of the house is ensured by electronic key systems.

C1: Es ist wichtig, den Schlüssel an einem sicheren Ort aufzubewahren.

C1: It is important to keep the key in a safe place.

C2: Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg liegt in harter Arbeit und Ausdauer.

C2: The key to success lies in hard work and perseverance.


Advanced Description

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The German noun Schlüssel translates to 'key' in English. It refers to a small, usually metal object that is used to unlock or lock doors, gates, or other devices.

In addition to its literal meaning, the word Schlüssel can also be used metaphorically to represent something that provides access or solves a problem. For example, a 'Schlüssel zum Erfolg' (key to success) is something that helps achieve success.

It's worth noting that the plural form of Schlüssel is 'Schlüssel', so there is no change in the word when referring to multiple keys.

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