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car key
A key used to lock and unlock a car and to start the engine. Modern versions are often electronic and have additional functions such as remote control.
Ich finde meine Autoschlüssel nicht, hast du sie vielleicht gesehen?
I can't find my car keys; have you maybe seen them?
The word is a clear example of a German compound. It is made up of 'das Auto' (the car) and 'der Schlüssel' (the key) and literally means 'a key for the car'.
Der Autoschlüssel liegt auf dem Küchentisch.
The car key is on the kitchen table.
In German, nouns are often combined into a single new word. Instead of saying 'der Schlüssel für das Auto' (the key for the car), you form the more precise word 'der Autoschlüssel' (the car key).
Moderne Autoschlüssel können mehr als nur die Tür öffnen.
Modern car keys can do more than just open the door.
Common verbs used with 'Autoschlüssel' (car key) are 'suchen' (to look for), 'verlieren' (to lose), 'finden' (to find), or 'stecken lassen' (to leave in/behind).
Ich habe meinen Autoschlüssel schon wieder verloren.
I've lost my car key yet again.
