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Schluss is a masculine noun (der) meaning "end", "finish", or "conclusion". It appears in phrases like zum Schluss (in the end) and as the interjection "Schluss!" (enough). Plural is Schlüsse (with Umlaut). Genitive singular des Schlusses. Regular declension; common in formal and colloquial German.
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Am Schluss waren alle zufrieden.
In the end, everyone was satisfied.
Die Jury kam zum Schluss, dass die Zeugin nicht glaubwürdig war.
The jury came to the conclusion that the witness was not credible.
Am Schluss des Films haben alle geweint.
At the end of the film, everyone cried.
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Schluss sounds a bit like 'close' — think 'end' or 'close'.
Der Schluss — many abstract nouns ending in -uss are masculine; remember 'der Schluss'.
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Used in expressions like 'zum Schluss' = 'in conclusion' or 'end'.