Schließen
Example: Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
Definition
"Schließen" means to cause something, such as a door or window, to become shut or fastened, preventing entry or exit. It is commonly used to indicate the action of closing something securely or bringing it to an end.
Etymology
The German word "schließen" comes from Old High German "sliozan," meaning to close or shut. It is related to the English word "close" and shares roots with other Germanic languages. Did you know? The verb "schließen" has evolved over centuries to cover both physical closing and figurative meanings like concluding or ending.
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"Schließen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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