German word

Schlusspunkt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlʊsˌpʊŋkt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconclusion

Example

Die Rede setzte einen passenden Schlusspunkt.

The speech provided a fitting conclusion.

Illustration for Schlusspunkt (conclusion)

More examples

Der Film setzte einen unerwarteten Schlusspunkt.

The film brought an unexpected conclusion.

Core concept

A final mark that closes a speech, discussion, or sequence and leaves nothing further to add.

Common phrases

  • einen Schlusspunkt setzen

    put the finishing touch on ___

  • etwas setzt den Schlusspunkt

    ___ marks the conclusion

Similar words

Schluss: The moment or state when a conversation or event comes to an end.
Ende: The point at which an event or matter is finished.
Abschluss: Completion of a process or activity with a resulting conclusion.
Ausklang: A calm period of lingering after an event or gathering.

Definition in German

das Ende einer Sache, oft als deutlicher Abschluss oder Schlussstrich formuliert

Word origin

Schlusspunkt is a compound of Schluss, an ending, and Punkt, a point or full stop, whose literal image developed into a figurative closing point.

Usage tips

  • The common pattern is einen Schlusspunkt unter etwas setzen, with unter governing the accusative here.

Other meanings

  • full stopnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Abschlussconclusionnoun
  • schlussendlichultimatelyadverb

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