This is the 825th most frequent German word.
geschlossen
Closed.
In this sentence, 'geschlossen' is used as an adjective to describe the state of the store, indicating it is not open.
Das Geschäft ist heute geschlossen.
The store is closed today.
In this sentence, 'geschlossen' serves as an adjective modifying 'Kreis' (circle), metaphorically conveying the idea of a complete or encircled structure.
Die Gruppe hat einen geschlossenen Kreis gebildet.
The group formed a closed circle.
Here, 'geschlossen' is the past participle form of the verb 'schließen,' used to indicate the completion of the action of shutting the door.