VERB
verschließen/fɛɐ̯ˈʃliːsn̩/to lock; to seal; to close (up)
verschließen is a German verb that means to lock, to seal, or to close (up). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verschloss" and the past participle is "verschlossen".
Definitions
1.to lock or close something securely, so it cannot be opened(security, doors)
a.to close and lock (a door, window, etc.)
Sie hat die Tür sorgfältig verschlossen.—She locked the door carefully.
2.to seal or close something so that nothing gets in or out(containers, packages)
a.to seal (a bottle, envelope, etc.) tightly
Bitte verschließen Sie die Flasche nach dem Gebrauch.—Please seal the bottle after use.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verschließe |
| Present (du) | verschließt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verschließt |
| Preterite (ich) | verschloss |
| Participle II | verschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verschlösse |
| Imperative (singular) | verschließ |
| Imperative (plural) | verschließt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verschließen" mean in English?
- "verschließen" means to lock, to seal, or to close (up). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verschließen"?
- "verschließen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verschließen" is "verschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verschließen" becomes "verschloss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verschließen"?
- "verschließen" is a verb in German.
