abschließen
lock · finish · complete
Es bedeutet, etwas zu Ende zu bringen oder etwas mit einem Schlüssel sicher zuzumachen.
The German word "abschließen" is a separable verb meaning "to complete," "to finish," or "to conclude." It is made up of:
- schließen: "to close"
- ab- (prefix): indicating completion or finality
Similar words:
- beenden (to end)
- vollenden (to complete)
- fertigstellen (to finish)
Differences:
- abschließen often emphasizes bringing something to a formal or definitive close (e.g., a contract, a course).
- beenden is more general for ending something.
- vollenden implies finishing something thoroughly or perfectly.
- fertigstellen stresses completing work or a task to be ready for use.
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Examples
Ich schließe die Tür ab.verb
I am locking the door.
Er muss noch seine Arbeit abschließen.verb
He still has to finish his work.
Sie schließt die Tür ab.verb
She locks the door.
Er will das Projekt rechtzeitig abschließen.verb
He wants to complete the project on time.
Er wird sein Studium bald abschließen.verb
He will soon complete his studies.
Er wird das Projekt abschließen.verb
He will finish the project.
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