Noun
die Klinke
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪŋkə/
door handle
C2
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plural Klinken
Meanings
Noun
- door handle
- jack (type of plug or connector)
Example sentence
Ich habe eine neue Klinke an die Tür gemacht.
I've put a new handle on the door.
Word forms
singular
die Klinke
plural
die Klinken
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Klinke
Accusativedie Klinke
Dativeder Klinke
Genitiveder Klinke
Plural
Nominativedie Klinken
Accusativedie Klinken
Dativeden Klinken
Genitiveder Klinken
Usage
- die Klinke herunterdrücken — to press the door handle down; herunterdrücken separates
- Klinkenstecker — a jack plug; a separate audio-connector compound
Die Klinke der Gartentür war vom vielen Gebrauch ganz blank.
The garden door's handle was polished smooth from frequent use.