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conclusion
The completion or finale of something. It can refer to an event, a process, or a period of time.
Zum Abschluss des Konzerts spielte die Band ihre bekanntesten Lieder.
To conclude the concert, the band played their best-known songs.
'Der Abschluss' is the noun form of the separable verb 'abschließen' (to complete/to lock). The basic meaning is to bring something to an end or complete it, just as one locks a door.
Bevor wir die Diskussion abschließen, hat noch jemand eine Frage?
Before we conclude the discussion, does anyone have another question?
The phrase 'zum Abschluss' (to conclude / at the end) is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the final part of a speech, text, or event. It means something like 'at the end' or 'lastly'.
Zum Abschluss möchte ich mich bei allen Helfern bedanken.
To conclude, I would like to thank all the helpers.
In the context of education, the verbs 'machen' (to do/complete), 'haben' (to have), or 'anstreben' (to aim for) are often used. Typical compounds are 'Schulabschluss' (school-leaving qualification), 'Studienabschluss' (university degree), or 'Berufsabschluss' (vocational qualification).
Sie hat letztes Jahr ihren Master-Abschluss gemacht.
She completed her master's degree last year.
You can recognize this meaning from words from business or law, such as 'Vertrag' (contract), 'Geschäft' (deal/business), 'Kauf' (purchase), or 'Versicherung' (insurance). The genitive is often used to name the object.
Der Abschluss des Kaufvertrags dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
The conclusion of the purchase contract took only a few minutes.
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'das Ende' and 'der Abschluss' can both mean the final part or the completion of something. 'das Ende' is more general and can simply say that something is over. 'der Abschluss' often sounds more planned or official, for example with a project, a course, or an event. Learners may confuse the words because both can fit processes and periods of time. If you only mean the final point, 'Ende' is usually simpler. If the matter is being properly completed or finished, 'Abschluss' sounds more precise.
Zum Abschluss des Projekts schreibt das Team einen kurzen Bericht.
To conclude the project, the team writes a short report.
Nach der Arbeit hast du das Ende des Films leider verpasst.
After work, you unfortunately missed the end of the film.