VERB
abschließen/ˈapˌʃliːsn̩/to lock; to conclude; to finish
abschließen is a German verb that means to lock, to conclude, or to finish. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss ab" and the past participle is "abgeschlossen".
Definitions
1.to lock (with a key or similar device)(security, closing)
a.to make something inaccessible by locking
Hast du die Tür abgeschlossen?—Did you lock the door?
2.to complete or finish something(completion, process)
a.to bring something to an end
Er hat sein Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen.—He successfully completed his studies.
3.to conclude (a contract, agreement, etc.)(make an agreement, contract)
a.to formally agree on a contract or deal
Wir haben gestern den Vertrag abgeschlossen.—We concluded the contract yesterday.
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 conclude, or to finish. 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.
