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schließen

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Meaning of schließen

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German[ˈʃliːsn̩]
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schließen belongs to the topic "Interior and decor, Sales, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between schließen / zumachen / abschließen / zuschließen

🇩🇪German
schließen

To close something with a flap or snap, usually a lid, book, laptop, or similar item.

A1Often

Sie hat das Buch einfach zugeklappt.

Она просто захлопнула книгу.

🇩🇪German

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

A1Very Often

Kannst du bitte das Fenster zumachen?

Можешь, пожалуйста, закрыть окно?

🇩🇪German

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

A1Often

Wir müssen die Tür abschließen.

Нам нужно запереть дверь.

🇩🇪German

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

A1Often

Hast du die Haustür zugeschlossen?

Ты запер входную дверь?

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

how to pronounce schließen

[ˈʃliːsn̩]

schließen translation

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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 Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

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Is schließen part of Sales vocabulary?

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