Zum Schluss
Example: Wir essen jetzt und gehen zum Schluss spazieren.
Definition
"Zum Schluss" is a German phrase used to indicate the final part or conclusion of an event or activity. It means 'at the end' or 'finally,' often signaling that something will happen after all other actions are completed, as in 'Wir essen jetzt und gehen zum Schluss spazieren.'
Etymology
The phrase "zum Schluss" comes from German, where 'zum' is a contraction of 'zu dem' meaning 'to the,' and 'Schluss' means 'end' or 'conclusion.' So, "zum Schluss" literally translates to 'to the end.' Did you know? The word 'Schluss' originally derives from the Old High German 'sliozan,' meaning 'to close or shut,' which perfectly fits the idea of bringing something to a close.
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