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Zumachen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zumachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to close", "to shut" or "close down".
Essential properties of "zumachen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zumachen
- Simple past: machte zu
- Participle: zugemacht
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "zumachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To close something (door, window, container)"
- Definition: "To close something, especially a door, window, or container."
- Translation(s): to close, to shut
- Synonym(s): schließen, verschließen
- Antonym(s): öffnen
- Related word(s): abschließen, zuschließen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kannst du bitte die Tür zumachen?
- Es wird kalt, wir sollten das Fenster zumachen.
- Er hat die Flasche nicht richtig zugemacht.
2.) "Close a business/establishment"
- Definition: "To close a business or establishment temporarily or permanently."
- Translation(s): close down, shut down, close
- Synonym(s): schließen, stilllegen
- Antonym(s): eröffnen
- Related word(s): abschließen, zuschließen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Laden wird um 18 Uhr zumachen.
- Wegen Renovierung müssen wir das Café zumachen.
- Das Restaurant hat für immer zumachen.
3.) "Close eyes/mouth"
- Definition: "To close one's eyes or mouth."
- Translation(s): close (eyes), shut (mouth)
- Synonym(s): schließen
- Antonym(s): öffnen
- Related word(s): zukneifen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte mach die Augen zu und entspann dich.
- Er hat den Mund zugemacht und nichts gesagt.
- Sie machte die Augen zu und schlief ein.