shut in German
shut in German is schließen, zumachen — shut means to close something, such as a door, book, or business.
shut in German
schließen
(transitive) To confine in an enclosed area; to enclose.
zumachen
(transitive) To confine in an enclosed area; to enclose.
What does "shut" mean?
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verb To close something, such as a door, book, or business.
"Remember to shut the gate behind you when you leave."
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adj Closed.
"The windows were shut tight against the winter wind."
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shut in a sentence
- Remember to shut the gate behind you when you leave.
- Please shut the window, it's getting cold.
- The windows were shut tight against the winter wind.
- All the shops were shut because of the public holiday.
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What is "shut" in German?
"shut" in German is schließen, zumachen. shut means: To close something, such as a door, book, or business.
How do you use "shut" in a sentence?
Example: "Remember to shut the gate behind you when you leave." In German, "shut" is schließen, zumachen.
Are there other ways to say "shut" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shut": schließen, zumachen.
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