The German verb "schließen" means "to close" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "schließen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schließe |
| du | you (informal) | schließt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schließt |
| wir | we | schließen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schließt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schließen |
Er schließt den Laden um acht.
He closes the shop at eight.
How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schloss |
| du | you (informal) | schlosst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schloss |
| wir | we | schlossen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schlosst |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schlossen |
Er schloss den Laden.
He closed the shop.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe geschlossen |
| du | you (informal) | hast geschlossen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat geschlossen |
| wir | we | haben geschlossen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt geschlossen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben geschlossen |
Er hat den Laden geschlossen.
He has closed the shop.
How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte geschlossen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest geschlossen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte geschlossen |
| wir | we | hatten geschlossen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet geschlossen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten geschlossen |
Er hatte den Laden geschlossen.
He had closed the shop.
How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde schließen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst schließen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird schließen |
| wir | we | werden schließen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet schließen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden schließen |
Er wird den Laden heute schließen.
He will close the shop today.
How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schließe |
| du | you (informal) | schließest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schließe |
| wir | we | schließen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schließet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schließen |
Er meint, er schließe das Buch.
He thinks he closes the book.
How to Conjugate "schließen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schlösse |
| du | you (informal) | schlössest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schlösse |
| wir | we | schlössen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schlösset |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schlössen |
Er schlösse den Laden früh.
He would close the shop early.
Frequently Asked Questions About "schließen"
Is "schließen" regular or irregular in German?
"Schließen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "schließen" mean in English?
The German verb "schließen" means "to close" in English.
How do you conjugate "schließen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → schließe, du → schließt, er/sie/es → schließt, wir → schließen, ihr → schließt, sie/Sie → schließen.
How many tenses does "schließen" have in German?
"Schließen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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