der Hebel
Translation
lever, handle, joystick
Examples
Er zog kräftig am Hebel.
He pulled the lever hard.
Mit einem Hebel kann man schwere Dinge bewegen.
You can move heavy things with a lever.
Die Regierung hat viele politische Hebel.
The government has many political levers.
Grammar Patterns
to pull the lever ((on sth.)) to pull the lever He pulled the lever.
to flip the lever ((sth.)) to flip the lever Flip the lever to start the machine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Griff (handle), Schalter (switch), depending on context.
Etymology
Related to the verb 'heben' (to lift, to heave). It's a tool for lifting.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Hebel' to the verb 'heben' (to lift). A 'Hebel' helps you 'heben' something.