VERB
schließen/ˈʃliːsn̩/to close; to shut; to lock
schließen is a German verb that means to close, to shut, or to lock. It is pronounced /ˈʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss" and the past participle is "geschlossen".
Definitions
1.to cause something to no longer be open(door/window/object)
a.to close a door, window, shop, etc.
Kannst du bitte die Tür schließen?—Can you please close the door?
2.to bring something to an end(business/meeting)
a.to finish or conclude something official
Die Sitzung schließt um 18 Uhr.—The meeting ends at 6 p.m.
3.to secure something with a lock(lock)
a.to lock up
Er schließt das Fahrrad jeden Abend ab.—He locks up the bicycle every evening.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schließe |
| Present (du) | schließt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schließt |
| Preterite (ich) | schloss |
| Participle II | geschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlösse |
| Imperative (singular) | schließe |
| Imperative (plural) | schließt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schließen" mean in English?
- "schließen" means to close, to shut, or to lock. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schließen"?
- "schließen" is pronounced /ˈʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schließen" is "geschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schließen" becomes "schloss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schließen"?
- "schließen" is a verb in German.
