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“seal” in German

German

AlsoSiegel

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈziːgl̩n/

Example

Die Parteien besiegeln das Abkommen durch Unterschrift.

The parties seal the agreement by signing.

Illustration for besiegeln (seal)

How to say “seal” in German

“Seal” in German is besiegeln.

A signature or seal closes an agreement with formal, binding force.

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

Example sentences with besiegeln

Notare besiegeln oft Kaufverträge per Unterschrift.

Notaries often seal sales contracts by signing.

Tips for using besiegeln

  • Besiegeln takes a direct accusative object, as in ein Abkommen besiegeln, and has a more formal tone than abschließen or vereinbaren.

Other German words for “seal”

Der Brief trug ein offizielles Siegel.

The letter bore an official seal.

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