der Endpunkt
endpoint
The last point of a route, a line, or a journey.
EXAMPLE
Diese U-Bahn-Linie fährt bis zum Endpunkt am Stadtrand.
This subway line goes as far as the endpoint on the outskirts of the city.
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Meanings
der Endpunkt
endpoint
The final state or finale of a development or process.
EXAMPLE
Seine Beförderung zum Geschäftsführer war der logische Endpunkt seiner Karriere.
His promotion to managing director was the logical endpoint of his career.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a clear compound of 'das Ende' (the end) and 'der Punkt' (the point). So it literally refers to the point at which something ends.
EXAMPLE
Der Endpunkt unserer Wanderung war ein Gipfel mit toller Aussicht.
The endpoint of our hike was a peak with a great view.
Context clue
The literal meaning refers to places and routes (bus line, journey, road). The figurative meaning refers to abstract processes (career, discussion, development).
EXAMPLE
Der Bus fährt nur bis zum Endpunkt am Bahnhof.
The bus only goes as far as the endpoint at the train station.
Typical prepositions
In the literal sense, the preposition 'am' is often used for position and 'bis zum' for direction.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns am Endpunkt der Wanderroute.
We'll meet at the endpoint of the hiking route.
Typical combinations
In the figurative meaning, 'Endpunkt' (endpoint) is often combined with adjectives like 'logisch' (logical), 'vorläufig' (provisional), or 'definitiv' (definitive).
EXAMPLE
Diese Entscheidung markiert den definitiven Endpunkt des Projekts.
This decision marks the definitive endpoint of the project.
Compare with
Endpunkt vs Ende
end
When referring to a process, Ende emphasizes that it stops or reaches its final part. Endpunkt places more emphasis on the final state reached through the development. Ende therefore fits when something is cut short; for an achieved result, Endpunkt is often more precise.
Endpunkt
Die gemeinsame Einigung bildete den Endpunkt der Verhandlungen.
The agreement they reached marked the endpoint of the negotiations.
Ende
Der plötzliche Abbruch bedeutete das Ende der Verhandlungen.
The sudden breakdown brought the negotiations to an end.
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