der Schluss

Plural: die Schlüsse
Based on: schließen
Goethe A1 Noun #342 Noun
  1. the ending
  2. the conclusion
1.

the ending

Opposite: Beginn
("das Ende" is more common in most contexts. )
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2.

the conclusion

(In the sense of a conclusion you draw from analysis. Only common in select fixed pairings like "zu dem Schluss kommen" or "Schlüsse ziehen". )
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Examples
  • Nach langer Überlegung kommt er zu dem Schluss, das Angebot abzulehnen.
  • After much deliberation, he comes to the conclusion to reject the offer.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schluss' have?

Schluss has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the ending, 2. the conclusion.

What is the gender of 'Schluss'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schluss'?

die Schlüsse

What is 'Schluss' related to?

The word 'Schluss' is related to schließen.

Where can I learn more about 'Schluss'?

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