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abgeschlossen

completed · complete

Es bedeutet, dass etwas zu Ende gebracht oder nicht mehr offen ist.

The German word "abgeschlossen" is the past participle of the verb "abschließen", used as an adjective or verb form.

  • Abschließen is composed of "ab" (off, away) + "schließen" (to close).
  • Meaning: "to close", "to complete", or "to conclude".

Abgeschlossen means "completed", "closed", or "finished". It can describe something that is finalized or secured (e.g., a concluded contract, a closed door).

Similar words:

  • beendet (finished, ended)
  • fertiggestellt (completed)
  • vollendet (perfected, completed)

Differences:

  • Abgeschlossen often implies a final, conclusive closure or sealing off, sometimes emphasizing exclusivity or security (a "locked" or "closed" state), while beendet and fertiggestellt emphasize simply finishing an activity or task.

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Examples

Das Projekt ist abgeschlossen.adjective

The project is completed.

Der Kurs wurde gestern abgeschlossen.adjective

The course was completed yesterday.

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