geschlossen
Translation
closed, shut, self-contained, exclusive
Examples
Die Tür ist geschlossen.
The door is closed.
Wir sind eine geschlossene Gesellschaft.
We are a private party.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun describes a state eine geschlossene Tür
sein + ((Adjective)) used as a predicate Die Tür ist geschlossen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zu, dicht; Antonyms: offen, geöffnet
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'schließen' (to close). The prefix 'ge-' often indicates a past participle.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Schloss' (lock) on a door, which makes it 'geschlossen' (closed).