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schließen

close

Meaning of schließen

shut access

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DE[ˈʃliːsn̩]
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schließen belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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schließen synonyms

Related words worth learning together

zumachen
Neutral everyday word meaning to close or shut something, often in daily life.
abschließen
To lock something; also means to finish something, but here it refers to locking shut with a key or lock.
zuschließen
Colloquial word for locking something shut with a key; very close to abschließen, but more everyday.
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🇩🇪de

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

A1Very Often
🇩🇪de

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

A1Often
🇩🇪de

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

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How to pronounce schließen and what this word means

schließen means close. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce schließen

[ˈʃliːsn̩]

schließen translation

close

schließen transcription

[ˈʃliːsn̩]

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schließen meaning: what does it mean?

den Zugang versperren; das Betreten oder Benutzen unmöglich machen

schließen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

schließen is pronounced as [ˈʃliːsn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is schließen part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

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

Is schließen part of Home and Household vocabulary?

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

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