die Griffe
Translation
handles, grips, hilts, knobs
Examples
Die Griffe der Schubladen sind aus Metall.
The handles of the drawers are made of metal.
Beim Klettern sind feste Griffe wichtig.
In climbing, firm grips are important.
Grammar Patterns
the handles on sth. The handles on the door are loose.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Henkel (handle), der Knauf (knob)
Etymology
From the verb 'greifen' (to grasp, to grip). It refers to the thing one grasps.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English word 'grip'. Think of gripping a handle.