Beenden
Example: Wir müssen das Projekt bis Ende der Woche beenden.
Definition
"Beenden" means to bring something to a conclusion or finish it completely. It refers to the act of stopping an activity, process, or event, such as completing a project or task by a certain time.
Etymology
The German verb "beenden" comes from the prefix "be-" combined with "Ende," meaning 'end.' This construction literally means 'to put an end to.' Did you know that the prefix "be-" in German often turns nouns into verbs, indicating causing or completing an action?
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"Beenden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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