German Expression · Advanced
die Dose fest verschließen
seal the container tightly
Pronunciation: die Dose fest verschließen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: seal the container tightly.
Example
Verschließ die Dose fest, bevor sie in den Kühlschrank kommt.
Seal the container tightly before putting it in the refrigerator.
Practice tips
- Practice die Dose fest verschließen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.