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Schlüsselübergabe

key handover

noun SHLUES-sel-ue-ber-gah-be Rare

Usage Note

Schlüsselübergabe is the formal transfer of keys when a tenancy begins or ends; it takes place alongside the Übergabeprotokoll and signals the official start or end of a tenancy. Landlords must hand over all copies of the key.

Examples

"Die Schlüsselübergabe findet am ersten des Monats statt."

Natural Translation

The key handover takes place on the first of the month.

Literal Translation

The key-handover takes-place on-the first of-the month.

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