zakljuak

Zaključak, in its unaccented ASCII form sometimes written as zakljucak, is a noun used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. It denotes the final part of a text, argument, or process and corresponds to the English term “conclusion.” The word can also refer to a final decision or resolution in formal documents, reports, or discussions. In practice, a conclusion summarizes findings, restates the main points, and often suggests implications or next steps.

Etymology and form: The term is derived from the verb zaključiti, meaning to close, finish, or conclude. The noun typically appears in contexts such as academic papers, legal documents, and official reports. In standard orthography the form is zaključak; in unaccented text the spelling zakljucak is common, especially in digital or typographically constrained contexts.

Usage and examples: In academic writing, one might say, “U zaključku rada nalazi se sažetak i preporuke,” meaning “In the conclusion of the paper, there is a summary and recommendations.” In legal or administrative contexts, a zaključak may refer to a formal conclusion or decision reached after consideration of arguments and evidence. The phrase “na kraju zaključak” is used to introduce the concluding observations.

Relation to related terms: Closely related terms include završetak (finish, ending) and rezime (summary). The common phrase u zaključku, meaning “in conclusion,” is widely used across the relevant languages.

Notes: The unaccented variant zakljuak is less common and may be considered a misspelling or ASCII approximation of zaključak. The precise spelling depends on the language standard and orthographic conventions in use.