schloss die Augen und

closed his/her eyes and

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closed his/her eyes and Used to describe an action done with eyes closed. The subject is often omitted in English or changed to a more natural form depending on context.

GE: Er schloss die Augen und atmete tief ein.

EN: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Er schloss die Augen und hörte der Musik zu.

He closed his eyes and listened to the music.

Tom schloss die Augen und dachte an Maria.

Tom closed his eyes and thought of Maria.

Ich schloss die Augen und wünschte, anderswo zu sein.

I closed my eyes and wished I were somewhere else.

Maria schloss die Augen und wartete auf Toms Kuss.

Maria closed her eyes and waited for Tom’s kiss.

Tom schloss die Augen und begann Schafe zu zählen.

Tom closed his eyes and began counting sheep.

Tom schloss die Augen und versuchte, sich zu konzentrieren.

Tom closed his eyes and tried to concentrate.

Maria schloss die Augen und fing an, Eichhörnchen zu zählen.

Maria closed her eyes and started counting squirrels.