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abgeschlossen sein

be completed

Definition & meaning

The phrase "abgeschlossen sein" generally describes a state of completion, finality, or physical closure. Depending on the context, it can have two primary meanings:

  1. Finished or completed: Used when a process, task, project, or event has reached its end. Nothing more needs to be done.
  2. Locked or closed off: Used when a room, building, or container is secured with a key or mechanism to prevent unauthorized access, or when an area is physically isolated from its surroundings.

Grammar & Word origin

"Abgeschlossen" is the past participle of the verb "abschließen" , which functions here as an adjective in a predicative construction with the auxiliary verb "sein".

  • Prefix: "ab-" (denoting removal, separation, or reaching a goal/end).
  • Root: "schließen" (to close or shut).
  • Grammatical usage: As it is a state-describing construction, it is often used with the verb "sein" to indicate a static condition (Zustandspassiv).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • For the meaning of "completed":
  • For the meaning of "locked":
    • zugesperrt
    • verschlossen

Antonyms:

  • For the meaning of "completed":
    • offen (in the sense of unresolved)
    • unfertig
    • laufend
  • For the meaning of "locked":

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Examples

Das Studium ist endlich erfolgreich abgeschlossen.other

The studies are finally successfully completed.

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