German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Closed" in German: geschlossen
geschlossen
Note: also: zu
Closed in German is geschlossen. Say Der Laden ist geschlossen. Signs often show geschlossen; casual speech also uses zu.
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How to pronounce geschlossen
Say it
guh-SHLOSS-en
/ɡəˈʃlɔsn̩/
guh-SHLOSS-en. Soft ge-. Stress on schlos.
"Closed" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| geschlossen | closed Shops, doors, tabs. | Shops, doors, tabs. |
| heute geschlossen | closed today Door sign. | Door sign. |
| geschlossen wegen… | closed because of… Holidays / renovation. | Holidays / renovation. |
| zu | closed / shut Casual alternative; not this headword alone. | Casual alternative; not this headword alone. |
How to use geschlossen in real life
- 1Shop
Die Apotheke ist sonntags geschlossen.
The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.
Ist geschlossen.
- 2Sign
An der Tür steht: heute geschlossen.
On the door it says: closed today.
Heute geschlossen.
- 3Window
Bitte lass das Fenster geschlossen.
Please leave the window closed.
Geschlossen.
Mistakes English speakers make with geschlossen
Incorrect: Der Laden ist closed.
Correct: Der Laden ist geschlossen.
Use geschlossen, not English closed.
Incorrect: Using only zu on this word page
Correct: Prefer geschlossen for the headword.
Zu is related slangy speech, not the listed adjective.
Good to know
Sunday geschlossen is normal for most shops. Always check Öffnungszeiten; geschlossen wegen Inventur shows up in January.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a store too late
ChatPal
Oh nein. Der Laden ist schon geschlossen.
Oh no. The shop is already closed.
You
Wirklich geschlossen? Es ist erst sieben.
Really closed? It's only seven.
ChatPal
Ja. Samstags geschlossen ab sechs hier.
Yes. Closed from six on Saturdays here.
You
Dann morgen früh nochmal.
Then again tomorrow morning.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Closed" in German
How do you say closed?
Geschlossen.
Closed today?
Heute geschlossen.
Geschlossen vs zu?
Both mean closed; geschlossen is the clear adjective.
Is it closed?
Ist es geschlossen?
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