Loppusanan

Loppusanan is the genitive singular form of loppusana, a Finnish noun meaning a closing word or final remark. The more common usage in everyday language is loppusanat, which refers to closing remarks in the plural; loppusanan denotes a single closing word in grammatically appropriate contexts.

In use, loppusana (and its plural loppusanat) serves to wrap up a speech, text, or discussion. Its function is to summarize key points, acknowledge contributors, express gratitude, and leave the audience with a final impression or call to action. In formal settings such as speeches, sermons, or editorial pieces, the closing words are often crafted to provide a sense of closure and coherence.

Contexts where the term appears include public addresses, academic presentations, journalism, and literary or ceremonial occasions. While the concept of an ending paragraph or epilogue exists in literature as regional or stylistic variants, Finnish discussions of closing remarks typically distinguish them from an explicit epilogue, which is a separate element called jälkikirjoitus in many cases. Nevertheless, loppusanat can function as a practical closing section or concluding thought within a larger text.

Etymology and grammar: the word is formed from loppu meaning end and sana meaning word. The base form is loppusana; the plural is loppusanat, and the genitive singular is loppusanan, used to express relationships like “the meaning of the closing word” or similar constructions. The term is primarily used in Finnish linguistic, editorial, and rhetorical contexts.