German word

abschließend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapʃliːsənt/

Meaning

  • adverbfinally

Example

Abschließend danke ich allen Teilnehmern.

Finally, I thank all the participants.

Illustration for abschließend (finally)

More examples

Abschließend lässt sich sagen, dass wir Prioritäten setzen müssen.

In conclusion, it can be said that we need to set priorities.

Core concept

The speaker reaches the closing panel of a sequence and adds the last evaluative or thankful remark.

Common phrases

  • Abschließend lässt sich sagen

    In conclusion, it can be said

  • Abschließend möchte ich sagen

    Finally, I would like to say

Similar words

zum Schluss: Introduces a casual summary or conclusion at the end of a talk or presentation.
am Ende: Points to the end point of an event, process, or situation.
schließlich: Shows that a result is reached after earlier developments or delays.

Definition in German

Wird am Schluss verwendet, um eine abschließende Feststellung, Bewertung oder Danksagung einzuführen.

Word origin

The verb abschließen combines ab- with schließen and developed the sense "close off"; abschließend is its concluding adverbial form.

Usage tips

  • Unlike finally in "she finally arrived", abschließend usually introduces a concluding remark rather than a long-awaited event.

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