der Verschluss
Translation
fastener, clasp, cap, shutter (camera)
Examples
Der Verschluss der Flasche ist kaputt.
The cap of the bottle is broken.
Der Reißverschluss an meiner Jacke klemmt.
The zipper on my jacket is stuck.
Die Kamera hat einen schnellen Verschluss.
The camera has a fast shutter.
Die Dokumente sind unter Verschluss.
The documents are under lock and key.
Grammar Patterns
the fastener/cap ((of sth.)) the fastener/cap of sth. The cap of the bottle is broken.
under lock and key under lock and key The documents are under lock and key.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schließe, der Deckel, der Stopper
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verschließen' (to lock, to close). The suffix '-schluss' is related to closing or locking, from 'schließen'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'verschließen' (to lock up). The thing you use to do that is 'der Verschluss'.