sluit

This is the 1143rd most frequent Dutch word.


sluit

"Sluit" means "close" or "shut" in English.


Here, 'sluit' is used as a verb meaning 'closes' in the present tense, indicating the action of closing.

Hij sluit de deur voordat hij weggaat.

He closes the door before leaving.


In this sentence, 'sluit' is used as a verb to indicate a scheduled action, the closing time set for the store.

De winkel sluit om zeven uur in de avond.

The store closes at seven o'clock in the evening.


Here, 'sluit' is a noun meaning 'clasp' or 'fastener', referring to the part that secures the bag.

De sluit van de tas is gebroken.

The clasp of the bag is broken.