Die Schließzeit
Example: Die Schließzeit des Museums ist jeden Montag.
Definition
"Die Schließzeit" refers to the specific period when a museum or similar institution is closed to the public. It indicates the hours or days during which visitors are not allowed entry, such as the museum's closing time on Mondays.
Etymology
The German word "die Schließzeit" combines "Schließ-" from "schließen," meaning to close, and "-zeit," meaning time. Thus, it literally means 'closing time.' Did you know? The concept of marking closure times became especially important as museums and public places standardized their hours for visitors.
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"Die Schließzeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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