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How do you say "closed" in German?
geschlossen
In German, "closed" is geschlossen.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ge-SHLOSS-en' with stress on the second syllable. Three syllables.
Grammar notes
Geschlossen is an adjective and past participle of schließen (to close). It describes a state of being closed.
Example sentence
Das Fenster ist geschlossen.
The window is closed.
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How to remember geschlossen
Geschlossen comes from schließen (to close). When a door is geschlossen, you cannot pass through.
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Questions about geschlossen
How do you say "closed" in German?
In German, "closed" is geschlossen. It is a noun.
How is geschlossen written in German?
geschlossen is written using the standard German script.
How is geschlossen used in a sentence?
Use geschlossen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Fenster ist geschlossen. (The window is closed.).
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