German Expression · Advanced
die Tür beim Gehen abschließen
lock the door when leaving
Pronunciation: die Tür beim Gehen abschließen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: lock the door when leaving.
Example
Schließ die Tür ab, wenn du gehst.
Lock the door when you leave.
Practice tips
- Practice die Tür beim Gehen abschließen 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.