der Griff
Translation
handle, grip, hilt, knack
Examples
Der Griff der Tür ist kaputt.
The door handle is broken.
Er hat einen festen Griff.
He has a firm grip.
Den Griff hast du schnell raus.
You'll get the hang of it quickly.
Grammar Patterns
the handle ((on/of sth.)) der Griff an der Tür
to have sth. ((under control)) et4 im Griff haben
to get the hang ((of sth.)) den Griff raushaben
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handhabe (handle), Halt (hold); Kniff (knack), Trick (trick)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'greifen' (to grasp, to grip). It signifies the thing used for gripping or the act of gripping itself.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'grip'. A 'Griff' is a physical handle you can grip, and figuratively, it's the 'grip' or 'knack' you have on a skill.