schließen
Translation
to close, to shut, to conclude, to infer
Examples
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür.
Please close the door.
Das Geschäft schließt um acht Uhr.
The shop closes at eight o'clock.
Wir haben Frieden geschlossen.
We have made peace.
Daraus schließe ich, dass er recht hat.
From this I conclude that he is right.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to close, shut (sth.) Please close the window.
((sth.)) to conclude, enter into (sth.) The two countries concluded a treaty.
((from sth.)) to conclude, infer (from sth.) From his words I conclude that he is dissatisfied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zumachen, beenden; Antonyms: öffnen, aufmachen
Etymology
From Old High German 'sliozan' (to bolt/lock). Related to 'slot' and 'sluice'.
Memory Tips
Think of using a 'Schlüssel' (key) to 'schließen' (lock/close) the door.