slutningen

Slutningen is a noun used in Scandinavian languages, most commonly Swedish and Norwegian, meaning the final part, ending, or conclusion of something. It refers to the closing portion of a text, event, process, or time period, and is the definite form of the base noun slutning.

Etymology and form: The word arises from the root meaning end or to end, combined with the suffix -ning to form a noun indicating a result or instance of ending. The definite form slutningen attaches the definite ending commonly used in Swedish and Norwegian for nominals, yielding the specific notion “the ending.”

Usage: Slutningen is used in a range of contexts. In literature or film, one talks about the slutningen of a story or movie to denote its final scene or outcome. In everyday language, phrases like slutningen av året (the end of the year) or slutningen av konserten (the closing of the concert) are common. It can also describe the concluding phase of a process or project. In some contexts, more formal or technical synonyms such as afslutning may be used, depending on tone and register.

Distinctions: Slutningen emphasizes the conclusion as a distinct final segment or result, whereas avslutning is often used for the act of closing or completing something and may carry a slightly more formal or ceremonial sense. Regional and stylistic differences can influence preference between these terms.

See also: End, Conclusion, Slut, Avslutning, Language (Swedish, Norwegian).