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Schlüsselbrett

key rack

noun SHLUES-sel-bret Rare

Also means

key board (for hanging keys)

Usage Note

Schlüsselbrett is a small board with hooks mounted near the front door to hang house and car keys. A ubiquitous item in German hallways that prevents the daily frustration of lost keys.

Examples

"Beim Eintreten hängte er seine Schlüssel sofort ans Schlüsselbrett."

Natural Translation

On entering he immediately hung his keys on the key board.

Literal Translation

When entering he hung his keys immediately at the key-board.

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