English–German
“key” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlʏsl̩/
Example
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel zu Hause vergessen.
I forgot my key at home.
How to say “key” in German
“Key” in German is Schlüssel.
A physical key opens a lock, while an abstract key unlocks access to a system, solution, or idea.
Example sentences with Schlüssel
Sie hat den Schlüssel in der Tasche.
She has the key in her bag.
Tips for using Schlüssel
- Schlüssel is masculine, and its plural is also Schlüssel, so the article and context distinguish singular from plural.