German Word of the Day — 20th of Feb, 2026
Schlüssel
/SCHLüS-sel/ • noun
key
Schlüssel
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Examples
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.
I lost my key.
Der Schlüssel zur Lösung ist Geduld.
The key to the solution is patience.
Kannst du mir deinen Schlüssel leihen?
Can you lend me your key?
Synonyms
Schlüsselbund
Hausschlüssel
Usage
This word is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as referring to access or solutions.