end credits
der Abspann, die Abspanne
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end credits
The list shown at the end of a film or television program with the names of everyone involved.
Ich bleibe im Kino immer bis zum Ende vom Abspann sitzen, um die Musik zu genießen.
I always stay seated in the cinema until the end of the end credits to enjoy the music.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abspanne |
| genitive | des Abspannes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abspann | die Abspanne die Abspänne |
| accusative | den Abspann | die Abspanne die Abspänne |
| dative | dem Abspann | den Abspannen den Abspännen |
| genitive | des Abspannes des Abspanns | der Abspanne der Abspänne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word comes from 'abspannen' (to unharness / relax). In the past, it meant to 'unharness' horses after a long journey. Figuratively speaking, the film is a journey, and the 'Abspann' (end credits) signals the relaxed end of that journey.
Nach dem spannenden Finale lief der Abspann.
After the exciting finale, the end credits rolled.
'Abspann' (end credits) has a logical counterpart: the 'Vorspann' (opening credits). The prefix 'vor-' means 'before' (the credits at the beginning), while 'ab-' here marks the end or conclusion (the credits at the end).
Schon im Vorspann des Films wird die Hauptdarstellerin genannt.
The lead actress is already named in the film's opening credits.
Common phrases are 'den Abspann ansehen' (to watch the end credits), 'den Abspann überspringen' (to skip the end credits), or 'im Abspann stehen/genannt werden' (to be listed/named in the end credits). People also often speak of 'dem Abspann eines Films' (the end credits of a film).
Viele Leute verlassen das Kino, bevor der Abspann zu Ende ist.
Many people leave the cinema before the end credits are over.
