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“closure” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃliːsʊŋ/

Example

Wegen Bauarbeiten ist die Schließung der Brücke notwendig.

Construction work makes it necessary to close the bridge.

Illustration for Schließung (closure)

How to say “closure” in German

“Closure” in German is Schließung.

A bridge, shop, or service reaches a closed state in which people can no longer use it normally.

Full entry for Schließung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schließung

Aufgrund der Pandemie kam es zur vorübergehenden Schließung vieler Geschäfte.

Due to the pandemic, there was a temporary closure of many shops.

Tips for using Schließung

  • The formal noun Schließung is common in notices and reports, while everyday speech often uses geschlossen or macht zu for a shop.

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