der Griff

Plural: die Griffe
Based on: greifen
Noun #1043 Noun
  1. the handle, the haft
  2. the hold
1.

the handle, the haft

(Tools, weapons, cups and doors)
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  • Der Griff am Kühlschrank ist abgebrochen.
  • The handle of the fridge broke off.
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2.

the hold

(sports, climbing etc)
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  • Der Kletterer prüfte den Griff, bevor er sein ganzes Gewicht darauf verlagerte.
  • The climber checked the hold before he shifted his full weight onto it.

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"greifen" is one of the German words for "grabbing" besides "fassen". And especially the relatives of "greifen" are really useful - like der Griff, begreifen or ahngreifen.

Vocab: greifen, der Griff, der Greif, Griffin, angreifen, der Angriff, begreifen, der Begriff, durchgreifen, ergreifen, übergriffig, eingreifen, zugreifen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Griff' have?

Griff has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the handle, the haft, 2. the hold.

What is the gender of 'Griff'?

der

What is the plural of 'Griff'?

die Griffe

What is 'Griff' related to?

The word 'Griff' is related to greifen.

Where can I learn more about 'Griff'?

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Word of the Day – “haft”
A fun look at the meaning of "haft" and its family. A ride that'll take us from a jail sentence all the way to a stapler pin. Ernsthaft?! Yup, ernsthaft :)
Vocab: haft, haften, verhaften, die Haft, zwanghaft, zweifelhaft, das Heft, heften, der Hefter, heftig
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The Meaning and Family of “greifen”
"greifen" is one of the German words for "grabbing" besides "fassen". And especially the relatives of "greifen" are really useful - like der Griff, begreifen or ahngreifen.
Vocab: greifen, der Griff, der Greif, Griffin, angreifen, der Angriff, begreifen, der Begriff, durchgreifen, ergreifen, übergriffig, eingreifen, zugreifen
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