German word

Schluss

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃlʊs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounend

Example

Am Schluss waren alle müde.

At the end, everyone was tired.

Illustration for Schluss (end)

More examples

Zum Schluss möchte ich noch eine Frage stellen.

Finally, I would like to ask one more question.

Core concept

A closing point gathers what came before into an ending, such as the final part of a discussion or event.

Common phrases

  • zum Schluss

    finally

  • am Schluss

    at the end

  • zum Schluss kommen

    reach a conclusion

Similar words

Ende: The point when something or a period comes to an end.
Abschluss: Formal completion of a procedure, course of study, or similar process.

Definition in German

Das Ende eines Vorgangs oder einer Handlung; der Punkt, an dem etwas abgeschlossen ist.

Word origin

The noun Schluss is historically connected with schließen through older forms such as Old High German sluz, linking closure with the end of an action.

Usage tips

  • Zum Schluss usually introduces a final point, while am Schluss more often locates something at the end of an event or sequence.

Other meanings

  • conclusionnoun
  • closingnoun

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