Noun
der Griff
Pronunciation: /ɡʁɪf/
handle
A2
rank #1,614
plural Griffe
Meanings
Noun
- handle
- grip; hold
- grab; reach (movement of the hand)
Example sentence
Der Griff an meiner Tasche ist abgerissen.
The handle on my bag has come off.
Word forms
singular
der Griff
plural
die Griffe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Griff
Accusativeden Griff
Dativedem Griff
Genitivedes Griffes
Plural
Nominativedie Griffe
Accusativedie Griffe
Dativeden Griffen
Genitiveder Griffe
Usage
- der Griff einer Tasche — Griff can name a handle used to carry or hold something.
- etwas im Griff haben — This expression means have something under control.
Der Griff der Schublade ist locker.
The handle on the drawer is loose.