German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Griff
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁɪf/
Meaning
- masculine nounhandle
Example
Die Griffe an der Schublade sind neu.
The handles on the drawer are new.
More examples
Er packte den Topf am Griff.
He grabbed the pot by the handle.
Core concept
The place where a hand gets hold of an object to open, carry, or move it.
Common phrases
der Griff des Messers
knife handle
ein loser Griff
loose handle
mit festem Griff
with a firm grip
Similar words
Knauf: A knob on a door or piece of furniture used for pulling or turning.
Henkel: A loop-shaped handle on a pot or cup for lifting it.
Bügel: An arched handle attached to the top of a bag or container.
Handgriff: A short handle shaped to fit comfortably in the palm.
Definition in German
Der Teil eines Geräts oder Möbelstücks, den man ergreift, um es zu öffnen, zu tragen oder zu bewegen.
Word origin
The noun Griff derives from greifen and extends the basic idea of grasping to both a physical hold and the part designed for grasping.
Usage tips
- In the phrase etwas im Griff haben, Griff is figurative and means having something under control.
Other meanings
- gripnoun
Related words
- griffbereitready to handadjective
- Griffstückhandle piecenoun