Locked out, the key is inside in German

1. 1
   Schlüssel/ˈʃlʏsəl/

   keynoun

   A small metal object used to open and lock a door.
2. 2
   Schlüsseldienst/ˈʃlʏsəldiːnst/

   locksmithnoun

   A company that opens locked doors.
3. 3
   aussperren/ˈaʊ̯sʃpɛʁən/

   lock outverb

   To not let someone in.
4. 4

   zuschlagenslam shut

5. 5

   Wohnungstürapartment door

6. 6

   öffnento open

7. 7

   Hausmeistercaretaker

8. 8

   Notdienstemergency service

9. 9

   dringendurgent

10. 10

    Nachbarneighbor

The sentences3 of 10

1. Mein Schlüssel liegt noch drinnen in der Küche.

   My key is still inside, in the kitchen.

2. Können Sie mir einen Schlüsseldienst in der Nähe empfehlen?

   Can you recommend a locksmith nearby?

3. Ich will mich nie wieder selbst aussperren.

   I never want to lock myself out again.

Pronunciation

• Schlüssel/ˈʃlʏsəl/

  The ü is short, not long.

• Schlüsseldienst/ˈʃlʏsəldiːnst/

  The ü is short, as in müssen, not long as in Tür.

• aussperren/ˈaʊ̯sʃpɛʁən/

  The sp in -sperren starts with sch, so it sounds like schp.

Good to know

Schlüsseldienst

A locksmith can open a door that has only swung shut and isn't locked, often faster and cheaper than one that is locked. Ask for the price before they start, because it varies a lot, especially at night and on weekends.

Hausmeister

Many apartment buildings have a Hausmeister, a caretaker who looks after the building. Sometimes he or she, or the property management, has a spare key, but that isn't the case everywhere.

Notdienst

Many locksmiths advertise an emergency service around the clock. At night, on weekends and on public holidays it usually costs more than at normal hours.

Nachbarn

Many people leave a spare key with a neighbor, for example to water the plants. So it is worth ringing the bell and asking.

Questions

How do I ask for a locksmith in German?

Say "Können Sie mir einen Schlüsseldienst in der Nähe empfehlen?" A Schlüsseldienst is a company that opens locked doors.