zweigriffige

Zweigriffige is a German attributive adjective used to describe objects that are designed to be held or operated with two grips or handles. The term combines zwei, meaning two, and griffig from griffig (grippable or easy to grip), and is used primarily in ergonomic and design contexts to indicate dual-hand usability.

In practical terms, zweigriffige describes items that provide two distinct grips, enhancing stability and control during use. It can apply to cookware, hand tools, and devices intended for manipulation with both hands, such as zweigriffige Kasserollen or Pfannen (pots or pans with two handles), zweigriffige Zangen, or zweigriffige Hanteln. The phrase appears in product descriptions as well as in ergonomic analyses and design guidelines.

Grammar and usage notes: The adjective agrees with the noun it modifies, for example: eine zweigriffige Kasserolle, ein zweigriffiger Griff, zweigriffige Griffe. The term is not universally used across all German-speaking regions and may be replaced by more explicit phrases such as “mit zwei Griffen” in some contexts. It remains primarily a descriptive, design-oriented expression rather than a standardized technical term.

Overall, zweigriffige serves to highlight dual-hand operability in objects where two grips or handles enhance handling, balance, or safety.