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Schlusswort

closing remark, concluding word

noun SHLOOS-vort Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

final statement

Usage Note

Schlusswort is the brief final statement that closes a speech, meeting, or publication; das Schlusswort sprechen means to give the closing remarks. Contrasts with Vorwort (foreword) and Einleitung (introduction).

Examples

"Der Bürgermeister übernahm das Schlusswort der Veranstaltung."

Natural Translation

The mayor delivered the closing remarks of the event.

Literal Translation

The mayor took over the closing-word of the event.

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