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Das Fenster lässt sich nicht schließen.

The window won't close.

In German

Das Fenster lässt sich nicht schließen.

das fen-stər læst ziç niçt shli:-sn
English
The window won't close.
Español
La ventana no se cierra.
Italiano
La finestra non si chiude.

Sentence Breakdown

  • DasTheDefinite article (neuter, nominative)
  • FensterwindowNoun (neuter, nominative)
  • lässtletsVerb (lassen, 3rd person singular)
  • sichitselfReflexive pronoun (accusative)
  • nichtnotAdverb of negation
  • schließencloseVerb (infinitive)

Grammar Point

Reflexives Verb 'sich lassen' + Infinitiv (passive meaning)

Variations

  • Das Fenster ist kaputt und schließt nicht.
    The window is broken and won't close.
  • Ich kann das Fenster nicht zumachen.
    I can't close the window.

FAQ

How do you say "The window won't close." in German?

"The window won't close." in German is "Das Fenster lässt sich nicht schließen." (das fen-stər læst ziç niçt shli:-sn).

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