abschließend
Translation
concluding, final, in conclusion
Examples
Abschließend möchte ich mich bedanken.
In conclusion, I would like to say thank you.
Das ist meine abschließende Bemerkung.
That is my concluding remark.
Grammar Patterns
Abschließend, ... In conclusion, ... Abschließend möchte ich allen danken.
a concluding ((noun)) Das ist meine abschließende Frage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schließlich (finally), letztlich (ultimately); Antonyms: einleitend (introductory)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'abschließen' (to close, to conclude). It's formed from 'ab-' (off) + 'schließen' (to close).
Memory Tips
Think of 'closing off' a discussion or a letter. It's the word you use for the 'concluding' part. Often used at the start of a sentence.