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versiegelt

sealed, closed off

adjective fer-ZEE-gelt Rare

Also means

waterproofed

Usage Note

Versiegelt describes something sealed shut — a document with wax, an airtight container, or a road surface sealed with tarmac. Versiegelte Böden (sealed surfaces) is an important term in environmental planning, referring to impermeable surfaces that prevent water infiltration.

Examples

"Das versiegelte Paket durfte nur vom Empfänger geöffnet werden."

Natural Translation

The sealed package could only be opened by the recipient.

Literal Translation

The sealed package was allowed only to be opened by the recipient.

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