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schließen

close

Meaning of schließen

Deutsch

den Zugang versperren; das Betreten oder Benutzen unmöglich machen

English

to move a door, window or lid so that it covers an opening

close

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʃliːsn̩]

schließen with English translation

schließen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Bitte schließen Sie immer die Tür.

Please always close the door.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er schließt am Abend das Fenster.

He closes the window in the evening.

schließen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between schließen, zumachen, abschließen, and zuschließen

🇩🇪German

Neutral everyday word meaning to close or shut something, often in daily life.

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Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

To lock something; also means to finish something, but here it refers to locking shut with a key or lock.

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🇩🇪German

Colloquial word for locking something shut with a key; very close to abschließen, but more everyday.

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schließen belongs to the topic "Errors and Bugs →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does schließen mean?

to move a door, window or lid so that it covers an opening

How do you pronounce schließen?

schließen is pronounced [ˈʃliːsn̩].

How is schließen used in a sentence?

Please always close the door. Translation: Bitte schließen Sie immer die Tür.

Is schließen part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, schließen (close) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is schließen part of Sales vocabulary?

Yes, schließen (close) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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