slutet

Slutet is a Swedish noun meaning "the end" or "conclusion." It refers to the final part, outcome, or termination of a period, event, or process. The word is used when talking about the closing of something as a definitive point in time, such as in a narrative, a day, or a project.

In Swedish grammar, slut is the base noun and slutet is its definite singular form. This means you typically hear or read expressions like “slutet av filmen” (the end of the film) or “i slutet av dagen” (at the end of the day). The indefinite form of the noun can be ett slut, used when speaking of an end in a non-specific sense, though such usage is less common in everyday speech.

Etymologically, slut is related to the verb sluta, meaning to end or finish, and slutet carries the sense of a particular, defined end. The term appears across various domains, including literature, film, theatre, and journalism, where it signals a closing or final part of a work, a sequence, or a period.

In cultural and linguistic contexts, slutt is often contrasted with other terms for beginning or middle, emphasizing completion or finality. It is also encountered in titles or headings where a sense of closure or conclusion is central. While widely understood in Swedish, the nuance of slut can vary slightly with context, ranging from literal endings to metaphorical conclusions.

See also: slut (base form), sluta (to end), ending in Swedish literature and media.