stäng

Stäng is the imperative form of the Swedish verb stänga, meaning to close or shut. It is used to give a direct order to someone to close something.

Common uses include closing doors, windows, lids, drawers, or any object that can be closed. Examples: “Stäng fönstret” (Close the window) and “Stäng dörren” (Shut the door). The phrase “Stäng av” marks a phrasal verb meaning to turn off a device, as in “Stäng av strömmen” or “Stäng av datorn.”

Grammatical forms related to stänga include stänger (present), stängde (past), and stängd (closed, as an adjective). The noun stängning refers to the act of closing or a shutdown. These forms appear across everyday language, from practical instructions to written text.

In computing and contemporary signage, Stäng is commonly used as a label on buttons or commands that close windows, tabs, or applications, such as “Stäng fliken” or “Stäng fönstret.” Its usage is typical in Swedish-language interfaces and consumer technology.

See also: stänga, stängning, stängd.