die Schlüsse
Translation
conclusions, ends
Examples
Er kam nach langem Nachdenken zu diesen Schlüssen.
He came to these conclusions after long deliberation.
Man sollte nicht bei voreiligen Schlüssen bleiben.
One should not stick with hasty conclusions.
Grammar Patterns
to draw conclusions ((from sth.)) Aus den Daten kann man Schlüsse ziehen.
to come to conclusions He quickly came to the wrong conclusions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Folgerung, das Ergebnis; Antonyms: der Anfang, der Beginn
Etymology
From the verb 'schließen' (to close, to conclude). The act of 'closing' something leads to an 'end' or 'conclusion'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'closing' an argument or a story, which leads to the 'Schluss' (conclusion).