closing words / final statement
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closing words
The closing words or final short speech at the end of an event, debate, or text, often containing a summary or conclusion.
Der Konferenzleiter sprach das Schlusswort und bedankte sich bei allen Teilnehmern.
The conference chair gave the closing words and thanked all the participants.
The word is made up of 'Schluss' (end, conclusion) and 'Wort' (word). So it literally means the 'closing word' or the 'word at the end'.
Am Ende der Diskussion fasste sie die Ergebnisse in einem kurzen Schlusswort zusammen.
At the end of the discussion, she summarized the results in a brief closing statement.
'Schlusswort' is very often used with the verb 'sprechen' (to speak/give). Another typical expression is 'das Schlusswort haben', which means to have the final say in a discussion.
Der Bürgermeister wird bei der Eröffnung das Schlusswort sprechen.
The mayor will give the closing words at the opening ceremony.
You can recognize the legal meaning from signal words from the court context. These include terms like 'Angeklagter' (defendant), 'Gericht' (court), 'Verfahren' (proceeding), or 'Urteil' (verdict).
Der Angeklagte nutzte sein Recht auf das Schlusswort, um seine Unschuld zu beteuern.
The defendant used his right to make a final statement to assert his innocence.
conclusion
'das Fazit' and 'das Schlusswort' can both appear at the end of a text, speech, or discussion. However, 'das Fazit' refers to the content: the conclusion or result. 'das Schlusswort' refers more to the final words themselves, that is, the closing part of an event, debate, or text. They can be confused because closing words often also contain a conclusion. If you are talking about the insight or conclusion, 'Fazit' fits. If you are talking about the final contribution or closing speech, 'Schlusswort' fits.
Am Ende der Sitzung hielt Frau Becker ein kurzes Schlusswort.
At the end of the meeting, Ms. Becker gave a short closing speech.
Mein Fazit nach dem Familiengespräch ist klar: Wir müssen die Aufgaben besser verteilen.
My conclusion after the family discussion is clear: We need to divide up the tasks better.