# der Griff

der Griff is a German noun meaning “grasp”. Forms: des Griffes, die Griffe.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Griffes
- Plural: die Griffe

## In other languages

- Русский: рукоятка, ручка
- Українська: ручка, держак

## Meanings

1. grasp, reach (act of trying to grab)
   - der Griff nach den Sternen — (the act of) reaching for the stars
2. grip (act of holding something after having gripped it)
3. handle (part of a tool or fixture meant to be gripped)
   - Türgriff — door handle
4. hold

## Examples

- Sie hat ihre Kinder nicht im Griff. — She can't control her children.
- Der Griff hat die Form eines Entenkopfes. — The handle is shaped like a duck's head.
- Sie kann die Situation in den Griff bekommen. — She can take control of the situation.
- Seine Frau stieß ihn zurück. Sie sagte, ihre Migräne habe sie wieder im Griff. — His wife rebuffed him, saying that her migraine had returned.
- Das war wohl ein Griff ins Klo. — That sure was a bad decision.

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