Usage Note
Türklinke is a lever-style door handle (as opposed to a round Türknopf). The phrase die Türklinke in der Hand haben (to have the door handle in one's hand) idiomatically means one is just about to leave.
Examples
"Die Türklinke hat sich gelockert und muss neu befestigt werden."
Natural Translation
The door handle has come loose and must be reattached.
Literal Translation
The door-handle has itself loosened and must newly fastened be.
Related Words
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- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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