Singular
der
Schluss
end, conclusion
Plural: die Schlüsse
Why does the noun Schluss have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Schluss
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schluss | ein Schluss | kein Schluss |
| Akkusativ | den Schluss | einen Schluss | keinen Schluss |
| Dativ | dem Schluss | einem Schluss | keinem Schluss |
| Genitiv | des Schlusses | eines Schlusses | keines Schlusses |
| Nominativ | die Schlüsse | Schlüsse | keine Schlüsse |
| Akkusativ | die Schlüsse | Schlüsse | keine Schlüsse |
| Dativ | den Schlüssen | Schlüssen | keinen Schlüssen |
| Genitiv | der Schlüsse | Schlüsse | keiner Schlüsse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schluss in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der endgültige Schluss steht nun fest.The final conclusion is now set. | Ein schneller Schluss wäre besser gewesen.A quick end would have been better. | Kein richtiger Schluss ist das noch.That is not a real conclusion yet. |
| Akkusativ | Er zog den falschen Schluss.He drew the wrong conclusion. | Ich muss einen logischen Schluss finden.I have to find a logical conclusion. | Sie akzeptiert keinen schnellen Schluss.She accepts no quick end. |
| Dativ | Wir nähern uns dem traurigen Schluss.We are approaching the sad end. | Nach einem kurzen Schluss war alles klar.After a short conclusion, everything was clear. | Mit keinem schnellen Schluss rechnete er.He did not expect a quick end. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Schlusses naht.The end of the long conclusion is near. | Die Folge eines falschen Schlusses ist fatal.The consequence of a wrong conclusion is fatal. | Trotz keines endgültigen Schlusses gehen wir.Despite no final conclusion, we are leaving. |
| Nominativ | Die falschen Schlüsse wurden gezogen.The wrong conclusions were drawn. | Voreilige Schlüsse sind oft gefährlich.Hasty conclusions are often dangerous. | Keine logischen Schlüsse sind hier möglich.No logical conclusions are possible here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir ziehen die richtigen Schlüsse.We are drawing the right conclusions. | Man sollte voreilige Schlüsse vermeiden.One should avoid hasty conclusions. | Er macht keine falschen Schlüsse daraus.He draws no wrong conclusions from it. |
| Dativ | Aus den falschen Schlüssen kann man lernen.One can learn from the wrong conclusions. | Er kam zu voreiligen Schlüssen.He came to hasty conclusions. | Ich stimme keinen logischen Schlüssen zu.I agree with no logical conclusions. |
| Genitiv | Die Logik der gezogenen Schlüsse ist klar.The logic of the drawn conclusions is clear. | Die Richtigkeit voreiliger Schlüsse ist fraglich.The correctness of hasty conclusions is questionable. | Aufgrund keiner neuen Schlüsse bleibt alles gleich.Due to no new conclusions, everything stays the same. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Schluss?
It is der Schluss. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schluss is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Schluss?
The German noun Schluss is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schluss?
The plural form of der Schluss is die Schlüsse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schluss mean in English?
The German word der Schluss translates to “end, conclusion” in English.
How do you decline der Schluss?
Like all German nouns, Schluss changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schluss
- Akkusativ: den Schluss
- Dativ: dem Schluss
- Genitiv: des Schlusses
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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