geschlossen

Meaning and Usage

"gesclossen" in German means "closed". It is used to describe something that is shut, not open, or not operating.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "geschlossen" is the past participle of the verb "schließen" (to close). It is formed with the prefix "ge-" and the root "schlossen".

Comparisons between German and English

The word "geschlossen" is similar to the English word "closed" both in meaning and in structure.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, you may see the word "geschlossen" on the signs of stores or businesses to indicate that they are closed.

Example Sentences

1. Die Tür ist geschlossen. (The door is closed.)
2. Wegen Renovierungsarbeiten bleibt das Geschäft die ganze Woche geschlossen. (The store will remain closed the whole week due to renovation works.)

Memory Tips

Associate "geschlossen" with the English word "closed" and remember that the two words share a similar structure.

Additional Vocabulary

• öffnen (to open)
• offen (open)
• verschlossen (locked)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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Conjugation (for verbs)

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