21 December 2025
How do you say end or conclusion in German?
The German word for end or conclusion is der Schluss.Schluss in German is used in conversations, announcements, arguments, and stories. It means the end of something - but also the act of ending it, or even a logical conclusion.
It’s one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German (available in our free PDF).
Gender and Pronunciation
It’s a masculine noun: der Schluss.Need an easy way to make gender stick? This video lesson gives you quick mental hooks.
Pronunciation: Schluss is pronounced [ʃlʊs]
,- with a short u roughly like the vowel in push. It does not rhyme with goose.
Example sentences
Jetzt ist Schluss!
That’s it! / I’m done!
Der Film hatte einen überraschenden Schluss.
The film had a surprising ending.
Zum Schluss möchte ich noch etwas sagen.
Finally, I’d like to say something.
How does this word come up in real conversations?
“Mach endlich Schluss mit dem Streit!”
Put an end to the argument already!
“Das ist der Schluss - alle raus!”
That’s the end - everyone out!
“Zum Schluss noch ein Witz.”
To end, a quick joke.
Sample Dialogue (Beginner Level)
Leo: Wie fandst du den Film?Mila: Gut, aber der Schluss war komisch.Leo: Fand ich auch. Irgendwie zu schnell.Mila: Ja, es war plötzlich vorbei.
Translation:Leo: How did you like the movie?Mila: Good, but the ending was weird.Leo: I thought so too. Kinda rushed.Mila: Yeah, it ended suddenly.
Grammatical case examples
Nominative:Der Schluss war traurig.
The ending was sad.
Accusative:Ich fand den Schluss langweilig.
I found the conclusion boring.
Dative:Mit dem Schluss bin ich zufrieden.
I’m satisfied with the ending.
Genitive:Die Wirkung des Schlusses ist stark.
The effect of the ending is powerful.
Other ways to say end or conclusion in German
Besides Schluss, other words for end or conclusion in German include Ende (more general), Ausgang (outcome), and Fazit (summary). Schluss is often emotional or abrupt - used when someone wants to be firm or final.
Word variations and tidbits
Phrases include Schluss machen (to break up or quit), Feierabend machen (to call it a day), zum Schluss kommen (to finish or wrap up), and zu dem Schluss kommen, dass … (to come to the conclusion that …), Ende gut, alles gut (all’s well that ends well), and Jetzt ist aber Schluss! (That’s enough now!). Also: Schlusslicht (literal tail light, but also metaphor for the lowest rank).
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