English–German

“slam shut” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːʃlaːgən/

Example

Ich schlage die Tür zu.

I slam the door shut.

Illustration for zuschlagen (slam shut)

How to say “slam shut” in German

“Slam shut” in German is zuschlagen.

One decisive movement: a lid crashes closed, a hand strikes, or a buyer takes the available deal.

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

Example sentences with zuschlagen

Der Wind hat das Fenster zugeschlagen.

The wind slammed the window shut.

Tips for using zuschlagen

  • The noun "Zuschlag" refers to an award or surcharge, so "den Zuschlag bekommen" means to be awarded or win something rather than to slam it shut.

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