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Updated 22 October 2026

derSchlüssel

key

masculineplural die Schlüssel/ˈʃlʏsl̩/Schlüs-sellevel A1

Schlüssel in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Schlüsseldie Schlüssel
Accusativeden Schlüsseldie Schlüssel
Dativedem Schlüsselden Schlüsseln
Genitivedes Schlüsselsder Schlüssel

Schlüssel in use

  • A1

    Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nicht.

    I can't find my key.

  • A1

    Der Schlüssel liegt auf dem Tisch.

    The key is on the table.

  • A2

    Geben Sie den Schlüssel bitte an der Rezeption ab.

    Please hand in the key at reception.

Good to know

  • Plural = singular: die Schlüssel.
  • der Schlüsselbund = bunch of keys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Schlüssel?

It's der Schlüssel. Schlüssel is masculine, and the plural is die Schlüssel.

What does Schlüssel mean?

Schlüssel means key in English.

What is the plural of Schlüssel?

The plural is die Schlüssel. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).