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Abschluss
/ˈapˌʃlʊs/
completion
Ich habe meinen Abschluss an der Universität gemacht.
I completed my degree at the university.
formal
The act of finishing something, especially a course of study or a project.
Der Abschluss des Projekts war ein großer Erfolg.
The completion of the project was a great success.
Sie feierten ihren Abschluss mit einer Party.
They celebrated their graduation with a party.
In academic contexts, 'Abschluss' often refers to a degree or diploma (e.g., 'Bachelor-Abschluss').
general
A closing or final part, such as a conclusion or endpoint.
Zum Abschluss des Abends gab es ein Feuerwerk.
At the end of the evening, there was a fireworks display.
Engineering
technical
A seal or closure, often used in technical or mechanical contexts.
Der Abschluss der Rohrleitung muss wasserdicht sein.
The seal of the pipeline must be watertight.
Collocations
Abschluss machento graduateeinen Abschluss habento have a degreeAbschlussfeiergraduation ceremonyAbschlussprüfungfinal exam
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Pro Tip
Academic vs. General Use
In academic contexts, 'Abschluss' often translates to 'degree' or 'graduation' (e.g., 'einen Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen'). In general contexts, it can mean 'completion' or 'closure'.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Abschluss'. This is a key grammatical rule to remember.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'abesluz', from Old High German 'abisluz' (closing, completion), derived from 'ab' (off, away) + 'sluz' (lock, closure). Related to English 'sluice'.
Usage Notes
In everyday German, 'Abschluss' is commonly used for academic degrees (e.g., 'Schulabschluss', 'Hochschulabschluss'). In technical contexts, it can refer to physical closures like pipe seals.
Word Breakdown
Ab
off, away
prefixschluss
closure, lock
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