completion / degree
der Abschluss, die Abschlüsse
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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.
degree
A qualification that one earns by successfully completing vocational training, university studies, or school.
Nach drei Jahren hat sie endlich ihren Bachelor-Abschluss in der Tasche.
After three years, she finally has her bachelor's degree in the bag.
conclusion
The formal and legally binding agreement in a contract, business deal, or bet.
Der Abschluss des Mietvertrags findet nächste Woche statt.
The conclusion of the rental agreement will take place next week.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abschlüsse |
| genitive | des Abschlusses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abschluss | die Abschlüsse |
| accusative | den Abschluss | die Abschlüsse |
| dative | dem Abschluss | den Abschlüssen |
| genitive | des Abschlusses | der Abschlüsse |
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'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.
end
Ende neutrally refers to the last part or point in time. Abschluss places more emphasis on something being deliberately ended, completed, or brought to a rounded conclusion. Ende fits when something simply stops; for a planned or deliberately shaped final part, Abschluss is often more precise.
Ein gemeinsames Essen bildete den feierlichen Abschluss der Veranstaltung.
A shared meal formed the ceremonial conclusion of the event.
Ein Stromausfall führte zum vorzeitigen Ende der Veranstaltung.
A power outage brought the event to an early end.
