Griff
noun · /ɡʁɪf/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German grif, from Old High German grif, from Proto-West Germanic *gripi, from Proto-Germanic *gripiz.
Translation
-
grasp, reach (act of trying to grab)
masculine, strong
der Griff nach den Sternen
(the act of) reaching for the stars
- grip (act of holding something after having gripped it) masculine, strong
-
handle (part of a tool or fixture meant to be gripped)
masculine, strong
Türgriff
door handle
- hold masculine, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Griff | Griffe |
| Accusative | Griff | Griffe |
| Dative | Griff | Griffen |
| Genitive | Griffes | Griffe |