key

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    a small metal or plastic object with a notched blade used to operate a lock; a musical note; a vital element
    de: Schlüssel; Ton; Schlüsselelement
  2. adjective
    of primary importance; essential
    de: wichtig; entscheidend

examples

  1. turn the key

    den Schlüssel drehen

  2. key factor

    entscheidender Faktor