English–German
“shut down” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/hɛˈʁʊntɐˌfaːʁən/
Example
Ich fahre meinen Computer herunter.
I am shutting down my computer.
How to say “shut down” in German
“Shut down” in German is herunterfahren.
A running machine follows its shutdown sequence and settles into inactivity.
Example sentences with herunterfahren
Bitte fahre den PC herunter.
Please shut down the PC.
Tips for using herunterfahren
- In a main clause, the prefix separates: "Ich fahre meinen Computer herunter."
Other German words for “shut down”
Die Werkstatt ist seit einem Monat stillgelegt.
The workshop has been shut down for a month.