enden
to end
To stop existing or stop taking place; to come to a close. Refers to temporal, spatial, or content-related limits.
EXAMPLE
Der Film endet mit einer überraschenden Wendung.
The film ends with a surprising twist.
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Meanings
enden
to end
To conclude in a particular way or with a particular result.
EXAMPLE
Die Suche nach dem Vermissten endete leider erfolglos.
The search for the missing person unfortunately ended unsuccessfully.
enden auf
to end in
To end in a particular letter, syllable, or sound. A linguistic description.
EXAMPLE
Das Wort 'Gesundheit' endet auf den Buchstaben 't'.
The word 'Gesundheit' ends in the letter 't'.
Usage tips
Common mistake
Although 'enden' (to end) describes a conclusion, it always forms the perfect tense with the auxiliary verb 'haben'. The verb 'sein' is not used here.
EXAMPLE
Die Vorstellung hat früher als erwartet geendet.
The performance ended earlier than expected.
Important prepositions
The verb 'enden' (to end) is often used with prepositions. 'Enden mit' (to end with) describes what happens at the end, while 'enden in' (to end in) refers to the final result or consequence.
EXAMPLE
Der Tag endete mit einem schönen Abendessen.
The day ended with a nice dinner.
Type of ending
To describe how something ends, 'enden' (to end) is often combined with adverbs. Typical combinations are 'gut enden' (to end well), 'schlecht enden' (to end badly), 'glücklich enden' (to end happily), or 'tragisch enden' (to end tragically).
EXAMPLE
Zum Glück ist die gefährliche Situation gut geendet.
Fortunately, the dangerous situation ended well.
Fixed expression
When you want to describe which sound or letter a word ends with, you use the fixed construction 'enden auf' followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Viele deutsche Nomen enden auf den Buchstaben 'e'.
Many German nouns end in the letter 'e'.
Compare with
enden vs abschließen
to lock / to complete
“Abschließen” and “enden” both refer to the end of a project or event. “Abschließen” is transitive and describes someone bringing something to an end, while “enden” refers to the endpoint being reached. Use “abschließen” with a person as the actor, and “enden” when the event itself comes to an end.
enden
Das Projekt endete kurz vor dem Sommer mit einer Präsentation.
The project ended shortly before summer with a presentation.
abschließen
Das Team konnte das Projekt vor dem Sommer erfolgreich abschließen.
The team was able to successfully complete the project before summer.
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