der Handgriff
Translation
handle, grip, knack, maneuver
Examples
Der Handgriff der Tür ist kaputt.
The handle of the door is broken.
Mit wenigen Handgriffen war alles erledigt.
Everything was done in just a few simple steps.
Er zeigte mir den richtigen Handgriff.
He showed me the right technique.
Grammar Patterns
((der Handgriff)) (nominative) the handle is... Der Handgriff ist aus Metall.
Similar Words
der Henkel (handle), der Kniff (knack), der Trick (trick)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hand' (hand) and 'Griff' (grip). Literally means 'hand-grip'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'grip' you make with your 'hand' for the literal meaning, or a 'handy' trick for the figurative meaning.