German Word · Beginner
schließen
to come to (an agreement)
Pronunciation: [ˈʃliːsn̩]
Meaning
to come to (an agreement); to enter into (a relationship); to reach (a settlement)
Example
Das Geschäft schließt um 18.00 Uhr.
The store closes at 6 p.m.
Practice tips
- Practice schließen 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 word is for beginner-level learners.