verb
verschließen
lock
Etwas sicher zumachen, sodass es nicht mehr geöffnet werden kann oder schwer zugänglich ist.
The German word "verschließen" is a verb meaning "to lock", "to close tightly", or "to seal".
- It is made from the prefix "ver-" and the root verb "schließen" which means "to close".
- So, "verschließen" literally means "to close off" or "to shut securely".
Similar words:
- abschließen (to lock, to finish)
- zumachen (to close, to shut)
- verschrauben (to screw shut)
- dichtmachen (to seal tightly)
Differences:
- "abschließen" often emphasizes locking (as with a door).
- "zumachen" is a general term for closing, less strong or final.
- "verschließen" specifically implies closing something securely, often sealing it to prevent access or leakage.
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Examples
Hast du den Koffer sicher verschlossen?verb
Did you lock the suitcase securely?
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