NOUN

Verschluss/fɛɐ̯ˈʃlʊs/closure; fastener; lock

Verschluss is a German noun that means closure, fastener, or lock. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃlʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verschlüsse".

Definitions

1.device or part for closing something(everyday objects/technology)

a.mechanism that keeps something closed (e.g. a cap, lid, clasp, snap, etc.)

Der Verschluss der Flasche ist sehr fest.The bottle’s closure is very tight.

2.shutter in a camera(photography)

a.part of a camera that opens and closes to expose the film or sensor

Der Verschluss war zu langsam eingestellt, deshalb ist das Bild verwackelt.The shutter was set too slow, so the picture is blurry.

3.the act of closing or sealing(general/abstract)

a.the state of being closed or sealed

Nach dem Verschluss der Grenze war die Durchreise nicht mehr möglich.After the closure of the border, passage was no longer possible.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Verschlussdie Verschlüsse
Genitivedes Verschlussesder Verschlüsse
Dativedem Verschlussden Verschlüssen
Accusativeden Verschlussdie Verschlüsse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verschluss" mean in English?
"Verschluss" means closure, fastener, or lock. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verschluss"?
"Verschluss" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃlʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verschluss" der, die, or das?
"Verschluss" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Verschluss"?
The plural of "Verschluss" is "Verschlüsse".
What part of speech is "Verschluss"?
"Verschluss" is a noun in German.

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