die Schließung
Translation
closure, closing, shutdown
Examples
Die Schließung des Geschäfts war unerwartet.
The closure of the shop was unexpected.
Die Schließung der Grenzen verursachte Probleme.
The closing of the borders caused problems.
Grammar Patterns
the closure of ((sth.)) Die Schließung der Fabrik war ein Schock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sperrung (blocking), die Stilllegung (shutdown); Antonyms: die Eröffnung (opening), die Öffnung (opening)
Etymology
From the verb 'schließen' (to close) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'the closing'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix is similar to the '-ing' or '-tion' suffix in English for making nouns from verbs. Think 'schließen' -> 'Schließung' like 'close' -> 'closing'.