German word

Ausklang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌklaŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounending

Example

Zum Ausklang des Treffens hielten wir eine kurze Rede.

At the end of the meeting, we gave a short speech.

Illustration for Ausklang (ending)

More examples

Beim Ausklang des Abends tranken wir ein Glas Wein.

At the close of the evening, we drank a glass of wine.

Core concept

A final glow remains as a meeting or concert gently fades into quiet.

Common phrases

  • zum Ausklang des Abends

    at the close of the evening

  • einen Ausklang finden

    find an ending

Similar words

Schluss: The point or moment when a conversation or activity comes to an end.
Ende: The simple end point or final state of an event or period.
Abschluss: The formal completion of a process, procedure, or ceremony.

Definition in German

Das letzte, oft ruhige Ende eines Treffens oder Konzerts, das einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlässt.

Word origin

The word comes from the verb 'ausklingen', built from 'aus' and 'Klang', and extends the fading of sound to the end of an event.

Usage tips

  • 'Ausklang' sounds more literary and atmospheric than the neutral 'Ende' and often suits events, concerts, and gatherings.

Other meanings

  • afterglownoun

Opposites

Related words

Word lists with this word