Open/close vs on/off in German

Learn German vocabulary: open door, close door, turn on light, turn off light.

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Glossary · German

  • 01
    Tür öffnen[tuhr URF-nen]
    open door
  • 02
    Tür schließen[tuhr SHLEE-sen]
    close door
  • 03
    Licht einschalten[likht IN-shal-ten]
    turn on light
  • 04
    Licht ausschalten[likht OUT-shal-ten]
    turn off light
Open/close vs on/off in German — vocabulary chart for English speakers