die Schlussphase
Translation
final phase, closing stage, endgame
Examples
Das Projekt ist in der Schlussphase.
The project is in its final phase.
Die Schlussphase des Spiels war spannend.
The final phase of the game was exciting.
Grammar Patterns
((in der Schlussphase)) sein to be in the final phase The project is in its final phase.
((in die Schlussphase)) eintreten to enter the final phase The race is now entering its final phase.
Similar Words
das Ende (the end), der Endspurt (the final spurt); Antonym: die Anfangsphase
Etymology
A compound of 'Schluss' (end, closing) and 'Phase' (phase). Literally 'closing phase'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'closing' ('Schluss') 'phase' of a game or project.