slutningen
In Danish, "the end" is translated as slutningen.
Meaning: end of a story or film (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While slutningen refers to the end of a time period or event, slutstykket is often used specifically to refer to the final part or the concluding segment of a creative work like a play or a piece of music. Afslutningen is the direct translation of "The End" in Danish.
Did you know?
- In Danish, the word slut can be used as a standalone exclamation to tell someone to stop talking or behaving in a certain way, similar to 'enough' in English.
- If a person is 'at the end of their rope' in a figurative sense, a Dane might say they are ved vejs ende, literally meaning 'at the end of the road'.
- If you are talking about the 'end' of a physical object, like a piece of string, you would use enden rather than slutningen.
Examples in context
- Tom fratræder i slutningen af oktober.Tom will be retiring at the end of October.This example shows how to use slutningen when referring to the end of a specific month.Tatoeba #8049595 by danepo, translation #8049574 by CK
- Jeg er tilbage i slutningen af måneden.I'll be back home toward the end of the month.This example demonstrates using slutningen to describe being back toward the end of a month.Tatoeba #7267082 by danepo, translation #2267156 by _undertoad
- Alle klappede ved slutningen af koncerten.Everyone clapped at the end of the concert.This example illustrates using slutningen to indicate the end of a concert.Tatoeba #6120300 by sifhg, translation #6120037 by Hybrid
- Vi er nået til afslutningen af dette spændende projekt.We have come to the end of this exciting project.
- Tusind tak for i aften! Det var det.Thank you so much for tonight! That was it.
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Example conversation
Freja and Mads are talking about a movie they just watched.
- FrejaJeg elskede slutningen af filmen.I loved the end of the movie.
- MadsHvorfor? Det var alt for trist.Why? It was way too sad.
- FrejaMen slutningen var meget realistisk.But the end was very realistic.
- MadsJeg er ikke enig med dig.I do not agree with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
