The last training session of a sports team or an individual athlete immediately before a competition.
example
Beim Abschlusstraining vor dem Pokalfinale wirkte die Mannschaft sehr konzentriert.
During the final training session before the cup final, the team seemed very focused.
Usage tips
Compound word
This noun is made up of 'Abschluss' (conclusion/end) and 'Training' (training). 'Abschluss' means end or final stage. So it is literally the 'final training'.
EXAMPLE
Der Trainer war mit dem Abschlusstraining sehr zufrieden.
The coach was very satisfied with the final training session.
Typical context
The word is used almost exclusively in sports. It describes the last preparation directly before an important event such as a game, a final, or a competition.
EXAMPLE
Die Nationalmannschaft absolvierte ihr Abschlusstraining im Stadion des Gegners.
The national team completed its final training session in the opponent's stadium.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Abschlusstraining' (final training session) are 'absolvieren' (to complete), 'leiten' (to lead, by the coach), or 'beobachten' (to watch, by journalists or fans).
EXAMPLE
Hunderte Fans beobachteten das öffentliche Abschlusstraining der Mannschaft.
Hundreds of fans watched the team's public final training session.
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near_synonym · confusable
Abschlusstraining vs Training
training
'das Training' and 'das Abschlusstraining' both refer to a practice session in sports. 'Training' is the general term for regular practice or a single session. 'Abschlusstraining' is much more specific: it is the final training session shortly before a competition. The words can be confused because every 'Abschlusstraining' is also a form of 'Training'. If the time before the competition does not matter, you simply say 'Training'. If it is about the final preparation right before a game or race, 'Abschlusstraining' fits.
Abschlusstraining
Vor dem Finale wirkt das Abschlusstraining ruhig, aber sehr konzentriert.
Before the final, the final training session seems calm but very focused.
Training
Das Training findet jeden Dienstag auf dem Sportplatz statt.
The training session takes place every Tuesday on the sports field.