der Schlössertausch
Translation
lock exchange, changing of locks
Examples
Nach dem Einbruch war ein Schlössertausch nötig.
After the break-in, a change of locks was necessary.
Grammar Patterns
ein Schlössertausch ist nötig a lock change is necessary A lock change is often necessary after moving.
Similar Words
Schlüsselwechsel (key change)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Schlösser' (plural of Schloss, locks) + 'Tausch' (exchange). Literally 'locks exchange'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: 'Schlösser' (locks) and 'Tausch' (exchange) to easily remember the meaning.