verschlossen
Translation
locked, closed, withdrawn, reserved
Examples
Die Tür war fest verschlossen.
The door was firmly locked.
Er ist ein sehr verschlossener Mensch.
He is a very withdrawn person.
Grammar Patterns
((sein)) ((Adjektiv)) to be locked The gate is locked.
((sein)) ((Adjektiv)) to be withdrawn/reserved She is often very reserved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (object) locked; (person) introverted, reserved. Antonyms: (object) open; (person) open, extroverted
Etymology
From the past participle of `verschließen` (to lock). It describes the state of being locked or closed off.
Memory Tips
A `verschlossener` door is locked. A `verschlossener` person is emotionally 'locked up'. Connect both meanings with the image of being closed.