schließen
shut
Meaning of schließen
eine Tür, ein Fenster oder etwas anderes zumachen
to close something firmly, e.g. a door
Pronunciation
schließen with English translation
schließen usage examples
Bitte schließen Sie das Fenster.
Please shut the window.
Er schloss die Tür leise.
He shut the door quietly.
schließen synonyms
What's the difference between schließen, zumachen, zuziehen, verschließen, abschalten, beenden, and stoppen
A very common neutral everyday word meaning to close something, like a door, window, or box.
Often means to pull something closed or together, such as curtains, a door, or a drawer; less about locking.
More formal; means to lock something shut or seal it tightly, not just close it.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means to switch off a device, light, or machine; not for physically closing a door or window.
Means to end or finish something, like a meeting, conversation, task, or film; not about closing a physical object.
Means to stop or bring something to a halt, often a movement, process, or person.
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Questions about this word
What does schließen mean?
to close something firmly, e.g. a door
How do you pronounce schließen?
schließen is pronounced [ˈʃlɪsən].
How is schließen used in a sentence?
Please shut the window. Translation: Bitte schließen Sie das Fenster.
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