versiegelt
sealed
Closed or marked with a seal so that it is possible to tell whether someone has opened it.
EXAMPLE
Der Briefumschlag ist noch versiegelt.
The envelope is still sealed.
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Meanings
versiegelt
sealed off
Officially closed and therefore restricted from entry or use.
EXAMPLE
Der Raum ist wegen der Ermittlungen versiegelt.
The room has been sealed off because of the investigation.
versiegelt
sealed
Covered with a protective layer that makes a surface more durable or water-repellent.
EXAMPLE
Die Holzoberfläche ist mit einem speziellen Lack versiegelt.
The wooden surface has been sealed with a special varnish.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry versiegelt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | versiegelt |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to versiegelt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to versiegelt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to versiegelt.
Usage tips
Word family
'Versiegelt' (sealed) belongs to the word family of 'Siegel' (seal) and is the past participle of the verb 'versiegeln' (to seal). This connection helps you recognize the basic idea of a closure or a protective layer.
EXAMPLE
Die Kiste wurde nach der Kontrolle wieder versiegelt.
The crate was sealed again after the inspection.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'versiegelt' (sealed) is often used with letters, envelopes, packages, or documents. Typical collocations include 'noch versiegelt' (still sealed), 'ein versiegelter Brief' (a sealed letter), and 'ein versiegelter Umschlag' (a sealed envelope).
EXAMPLE
Das Paket kam noch versiegelt bei der Empfängerin an.
The package reached the recipient still sealed.
Official context
The official meaning is often indicated by a reference to authorities, investigations, or a ban on use. It commonly refers to a room, apartment, business, or building.
EXAMPLE
Das Geschäft blieb nach dem Brand mehrere Tage versiegelt.
The business remained sealed off for several days after the fire.
Protective layer
When referring to surfaces, 'versiegelt' (sealed) is often used with the material or method of the protective layer, such as varnish, wax, or oil. Typical nouns include wood, stone, concrete, and floors.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Fußboden ist mit einem umweltfreundlichen Öl versiegelt.
The new floor has been sealed with an environmentally friendly oil.
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