umschlossen
Translation
enclosed, surrounded
Examples
Das Grundstück ist von einem Zaun umschlossen.
The property is enclosed by a fence.
Der Brief war in dem Paket umschlossen.
The letter was enclosed in the package.
Grammar Patterns
to be enclosed/surrounded by ((sth.)) Das Grundstück ist von einem Zaun umschlossen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umgeben, eingeschlossen; Antonyms: offen, frei
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) and 'schließen' (to close). It's the past participle, meaning 'closed around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a castle being 'closed' ('geschlossen') 'around' ('um-') by a moat. This gives the sense of 'enclosed'.