verschlossen
locked · close · lock
Beschreibt etwas, das nicht geöffnet ist, oder eine Person, die wenig über sich preisgibt.
Definition & meaning
- Locked/Closed: Describing something that is physically secured or shut (e.g., a door, a box, or a suitcase). It implies that the object is not accessible or is sealed.
- Reserved/Withdrawn: Describing a person who is introverted, secretive, or emotionally distant. A "verschlossener Mensch" is someone who does not easily open up about their thoughts or feelings to others.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is the past participle of the verb verschließen . It is used as an adjective and follows standard declension patterns (e.g., ein verschlossenes Tor, eine verschlossene Person).
- Origin: The word is composed of the prefix ver- (indicating completion or a change of state) and the verb schließen (to close/shut).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the physical meaning: abgeschlossen , zugeschlossen , verriegelt .
- For the personality trait: zurückhaltend , verschwiegen , introvertiert , wortkarg .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Tür ist verschlossen.adjective
The door is locked.
Sein Briefkasten bleibt immer verschlossen.adjective
His mailbox is always locked.
Sein Herz bleibt vor anderen oft verschlossen.adjective
His heart often remains closed off to others.
Das Fenster ist verschlossen.adjective
The window is locked.
Die Tür bleibt nachts immer verschlossen.adjective
The door always remains locked at night.
Das Fenster wurde gestern verschlossen.adjective
The window was locked yesterday.
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