Swedish · Common Verbs
Sluta
To end / stop
Beginnerverb
Definition
To finish or come to a close.
Example
Mötet slutar klockan tolv.
The meeting ends at twelve.
Etymology
'Sluta' comes from Old Norse 'slūta', which means 'to close' or 'to end'. The term maintains this sense of conclusion in contemporary usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sluta' is widely used in everyday conversation and formal writing, often employed when discussing activities or obligations in both casual and structured environments.