Schluss/ʃlʊs/end; conclusion; closure
Schluss is a German noun that means end, conclusion, or closure. It is pronounced /ʃlʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schlüsse".
Definitions
1.the final part or end of something(completion, termination)
a.end, finish (of an event, story, etc.)
Am Schluss des Films gab es eine Überraschung.—At the end of the movie, there was a surprise.
2.a conclusion drawn from reasoning(logical reasoning)
a.conclusion (in argument or discussion)
Sie kam zu dem Schluss, dass es besser ist zu warten.—She came to the conclusion that it is better to wait.
3.the act of stopping or closing (formal/business contexts)(closure, cessation)
a.closure, cessation
Nach Geschäftsschluss war der Laden leer.—After closing time, the shop was empty.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schluss | die Schlüsse |
| Genitive | des Schlusses | der Schlüsse |
| Dative | dem Schluss | den Schlüssen |
| Accusative | den Schluss | die Schlüsse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schluss" mean in English?
- "Schluss" means end, conclusion, or closure. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schluss"?
- "Schluss" is pronounced /ʃlʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schluss" der, die, or das?
- "Schluss" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schluss"?
- The plural of "Schluss" is "Schlüsse".
- What part of speech is "Schluss"?
- "Schluss" is a noun in German.
