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Schlusssatz

concluding sentence, closing statement

noun SHLUS-zats Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Schlusssatz is the final sentence of a paragraph or essay that rounds off the argument. In German business letters, the Schlusssatz typically contains a polite closing formula before the farewell.

Examples

"Der Schlusssatz fasst die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse noch einmal zusammen."

Natural Translation

The concluding sentence sums up the most important findings once more.

Literal Translation

The concluding sentence summarises the most important findings once more.

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