VERB
abschließen/ˈapˌʃliːsn̩/to lock; to finish; to conclude
abschließen is a German verb that means to lock, to finish, or to conclude. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss ab" and the past participle is "abgeschlossen".
Definitions
1.to lock (a door, etc.)(security/action)
a.to make something secure with a key
Hast du die Tür abgeschlossen?—Did you lock the door?
2.to finish; to complete(completion)
a.to conclude or formally finish something
Sie hat ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.—She successfully completed her studies.
3.to sign or enter into (a contract, etc.)(agreement)
a.to conclude by signing or formal agreement
Wir haben einen Vertrag abgeschlossen.—We signed a contract.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schließe ab |
| Present (du) | schließt ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schließt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | schloss ab |
| Participle II | abgeschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlösse ab |
| Imperative (singular) | schließ ab |
| Imperative (plural) | schließt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abschließen" mean in English?
- "abschließen" means to lock, to finish, or to conclude. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abschließen"?
- "abschließen" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abschließen" is "abgeschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abschließen" becomes "schloss ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abschließen"?
- "abschließen" is a verb in German.
