verb

beenden

finish · end

Etwas zu einem Schluss bringen oder aufhören, etwas weiterzumachen.

The German word "beenden" is a verb meaning "to end" or "to finish." It is made up of the prefix be- and the verb enden which means "to end."

Similar words:

  • abschließen (to complete, conclude)
  • fertigstellen (to finish)
  • beenden (to terminate)

Difference:

  • beenden focuses on actively bringing something to an end.
  • abschließen implies completing or closing something fully, often with finality.
  • fertigstellen emphasizes finishing work on something.

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Examples

Wir beenden das Projekt rechtzeitig.verb

We finish the project on time.

Er muss seine Aufgabe beenden.verb

He must finish his task.

Meine Mutter will ihre Arbeit beenden.verb

My mother wants to finish her work.

Du solltest deinen Text beenden.verb

You should end your text.

Sie möchte den Kurs bald beenden.verb

She wants to end the course soon.

Er möchte den Vortrag pünktlich beenden.verb

He wants to finish the lecture on time.

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