slutet
In Swedish, "the end" is translated as slutet.
slutet is used to refer to the end of a story or a film. It can also refer to a physical end or the conclusion of a process.
Meaning: end of a story or film (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the neuter noun slut (end) and the definite suffix -et (the).
Which one should you use?
While slutet refers to the end of a story or film, it can also mean a physical end or the conclusion of a process. In contrast, slut without the definite suffix means "an end" (the indefinite form).
How does it change in a sentence?
slutet is the definite singular neuter form of the noun slut.
Did you know?
- In certain Swedish contexts, calling someone 'slut' is a very harsh insult, as it is a slang term for a promiscuous person.
- While slutet is used for the end of a movie, a Swedish person might say tack och godnatt ('thank you and goodnight') to signal the end of a presentation or performance.
- In Swedish, the word slut can be used as a command to tell someone to stop talking or to cease an action, similar to 'enough' or 'stop it'.
Examples in context
- Slutet är i sikte.The end is in sight.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to say the end is approaching using slutet.Tatoeba #4328482 by richke, translation #3728245 by CM
- Det här är slutet.This is the end.This sentence shows how to identify the end of something using slutet.Tatoeba #7889212 by Matteusmauritz, translation #56074 by CK
- Jag såg ljuset i slutet av tunneln.I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.This sentence demonstrates using slutet to refer to a physical end or a metaphorical conclusion.Tatoeba #10713568 by Pineapple, translation #3682862 by Hybrid
- Verkligen! Slutet var så gripande.Absolutely! The end was so moving.
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Example conversation
Alice and Lucas are discussing a movie they just watched.
- AliceVad tyckte du om slutet?What did you think about the end?
- LucasJag tyckte slutet var väldigt sorgligt.I thought the end was very sad.
- AliceJag håller med, det var oväntat.I agree, it was unexpected.
- LucasJa, jag trodde inte att det skulle sluta så.Yes, I didn't think it would end like that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
