endestykket

Endestykket is a Norwegian noun meaning "the final piece" or "the last piece." It is used to denote the component that completes a set, an assembly, or a sequence, whether in a tangible object, a project, or a metaphorical context.

Etymology: The word is formed from end- meaning "end" and stykket, the definite form of stykke meaning "piece." The definite suffix -et marks the noun as "the piece," and the combination signals the final element that completes something.

Usage: In manufacturing and construction, endestykket refers to the last component installed to finish an assembly. In design, architecture, and craft, it can indicate the finishing piece that completes a form or facade. Metaphorically, it is used to describe the final touch or the missing element that resolves a plan, argument, or narrative.

Examples: Etter at alle andre deler var samlet, ble endestykket montert. Dette endestykket fullfører historien ved å forklare motivet bak handlingen.

Related terms include slutt, finale, and fullføring, which are used in similar contexts to describe endpoints or concluding elements.