das Scharnier
Translation
hinge, joint
Examples
Das Scharnier der Tür quietscht.
The door hinge is squeaking.
Er fungiert als Scharnier zwischen den Abteilungen.
He functions as the link between the departments.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the hinge ((of sth.)) The hinge of the door is broken.
to function ((as sth.)) He functions as a hinge between the groups.
Similar Words
Synonym: Gelenk (joint)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'charnière' (hinge).
Memory Tips
The 'Sch' sound might remind you of the 'shhh' sound a rusty hinge makes before it squeaks.