German Expression · Advanced
das Türscharnier nachziehen
tighten the door hinge
Pronunciation: das Türscharnier nachziehen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: tighten the door hinge.
Example
Zieh das Türscharnier nach, damit die Tür gerade hängt.
Tighten the door hinge so the door hangs straight.
Practice tips
- Practice das Türscharnier nachziehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.