Der Schluss
Example: Am Schluss des Films gab es eine überraschende Wendung.
Definition
"Der Schluss" refers to the end or conclusion of something, such as an event, story, or process. It signifies the final part where everything is wrapped up or resolved, like the closing scene of a film or the last point in a discussion.
Etymology
The word "der Schluss" comes from the Old High German 'sluss,' meaning closure or lock, related to the verb 'schließen' which means to close. Did you know? The term originally implied locking something shut, which metaphorically evolved to mean the ending or conclusion of an event or narrative.
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"Der Schluss" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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