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resolution / decision
A formal decision, often recorded in writing, made by a group, committee, or court after deliberation or a vote.
Der Bundestag hat den Beschluss gefasst, das neue Gesetz zu verabschieden.
The Bundestag passed the resolution to adopt the new law.
'Der Beschluss' (resolution/decision) is the noun related to the verb 'beschließen' (to decide/resolve). When a group decides something, the result is a Beschluss.
Das Parlament wird morgen über das neue Gesetz beschließen.
Parliament will decide on the new law tomorrow.
The most common use is the fixed noun-verb combination 'einen Beschluss fassen' (to pass/adopt a resolution). This emphasizes the process of decision-making.
Der Stadtrat hat endlich einen Beschluss zur neuen Verkehrsführung gefasst.
The city council has finally passed a resolution on the new traffic routing.
'Beschluss' (resolution/decision) is a formal word. It is mainly used in political, legal, or business contexts for official decisions by bodies such as parliaments, courts, or boards.
Der gerichtliche Beschluss wurde beiden Parteien zugestellt.
The court decision was delivered to both parties.
In the meaning of 'Ende' (end), the word is rare today and is almost only used in the fixed expression 'zum Beschluss' (to conclude). This introduces the final part of an event or text.
Zum Beschluss des Abends sang der Chor noch ein gemeinsames Lied.
To conclude the evening, the choir sang one more song together.
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'das Ende' and 'der Beschluss' can both mean the last part or conclusion of something. 'das Ende' is the normal word in everyday language, for example for a film, a book, a street, or an event. 'der Beschluss' in this meaning is more formal or literary and sounds less common today. Important: 'der Beschluss' very often also means a formal decision, for example in a meeting. If only the end of something is meant, 'Ende' is almost always more natural. 'Beschluss' as an ending fits more in elevated texts or fixed ceremonial expressions.
Zum Beschluss der Feier sang der Chor ein ruhiges Lied.
To conclude the celebration, the choir sang a quiet song.
Am Ende des Films waren viele Zuschauer sehr still.
At the end of the film, many viewers were very quiet.