German - English (British) translations for "Ende"
"Ende" German translation
Translation
end
Definition
Ende is a German noun that translates to 'end' in English. It refers to the point or conclusion of something, usually an event, activity, or process.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
n
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: end
Das Ende des Buches war überraschend.
The end of the book was surprising.
Meaning: finish
Ich muss meine Arbeit bis zum Ende der Woche beenden.
I need to finish my work by the end of the week.
Meaning: termination
Die Firma hat das Arbeitsverhältnis mit ihm zum Ende des Monats gekündigt.
The company terminated his employment at the end of the month.
Meaning: goal
Unser Ziel ist es, bis zum Ende des Jahres Gewinn zu machen.
Our goal is to make a profit by the end of the year.
Meaning: boundary
Der Fluss markiert die Grenze am Ende des Dorfes.
The river marks the boundary at the end of the village.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Ende des Buches war überraschend.
The end of the book was surprising.
A1: Wir haben das Ende des Films verpasst.
We missed the end of the movie.
A1: Am Ende der Straße befindet sich ein Park.
At the end of the street, there is a park.
B1: Ich habe bis zum Ende gekämpft.
I fought until the end.
B1: Sie hat das Projekt erfolgreich zu Ende gebracht.
She successfully completed the project.
B1: Er wird das Rennen voraussichtlich in zwei Stunden beenden.
He is expected to finish the race in two hours.
C1: Nach langem Überlegen kam er zu dem Schluss, dass es besser sei, das Unternehmen am Ende des Jahres zu verlassen.
After much consideration, he came to the conclusion that it would be better to leave the company at the end of the year.
C1: Die Verhandlungen zogen sich über mehrere Wochen hin, aber am Ende wurde ein Kompromiss gefunden.
The negotiations dragged on for several weeks, but in the end, a compromise was reached.
C1: Der Marathonläufer erreichte das Ziel als Erster und brach dabei den Rekord für die schnellste Zeit am Ende des Rennens.
The marathon runner reached the finish line first, breaking the record for the fastest time at the end of the race.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In German language and culture, Ende is a significant concept that is often associated with closure and completion. It can be used to describe the final stage of a project, the last chapter of a book, or the concluding moments of a performance. In many cases, Ende is also linked to emotions such as relief, satisfaction, or sadness depending on the context.
The word Ende can also be used metaphorically to refer to the end of an era or a historical period. For example, the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the Ende der Teilung Deutschlands (the end of Germany's division) and the beginning of a new chapter in its history. Similarly, the phrase 'Das Ende ist nah' (the end is near) can be used to express a sense of impending doom or crisis.
Finally, it's worth noting that Ende can have different connotations depending on the context and tone of the sentence. While it can signify closure and resolution, it can also imply failure or disappointment. For instance, if someone says 'Es war das Ende meiner Karriere' (it was the end of my career), it suggests that their professional aspirations were not fulfilled and they had to give up.