Schließen
Example: Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
Definition
"Schließen" means to cause something to become closed or to bring something to an end, such as closing a door or finishing an event. For example, in the phrase 'Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen,' it instructs someone to close the door before leaving.
Etymology
The word "schließen" comes from the Old High German 'sliozan' or 'sliozan,' meaning to lock or fasten. It is related to the English word 'close.' Did you know that the root of "schließen" is connected to the idea of shutting or securing something tightly?
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"Schließen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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