die Türklinke
Translation
door handles, doorknobs
Examples
Die Türklinke ist aus Messing.
The door handle is made of brass.
Bitte putze alle Türklinken.
Please clean all the door handles.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) herunterdrücken - to press down ((sth.)) - die Türklinke herunterdrücken
Similar Words
der Türknauf (doorknob)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'die Tür' (the door) and 'die Klinke' (the latch/handle).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Tür' (door) + 'Klinke' (handle). It literally means 'door handle'.