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In linguistics, the changeable part at the end of a word that indicates grammatical features such as case, number, gender, or person.
Bei der Konjugation von Verben im Präsens ändert sich die Endung je nach Person.
When conjugating verbs in the present tense, the ending changes depending on the person.
ending
The last part or conclusion of something. This meaning is less common and can often be replaced by 'das Ende' (the end).
Die letzte Silbe des Wortes bildet seine Endung.
The last syllable of the word forms its ending.
The word 'Endung' (ending) is derived from the word 'Ende' (end). The suffix '-ung' turns it into a feminine noun that often describes the result of something or a concrete object—here, the last part of a word.
Die Endung „-ung“ deutet oft auf ein feminines Nomen hin.
The ending '-ung' often points to a feminine noun.
By far the most common meaning of 'Endung' (ending) is the grammatical one. If you hear or read the word in the context of language, grammar, verbs, nouns, or adjectives, this is always the meaning intended.
Achte beim Schreiben auf die richtige Adjektivendung.
Pay attention to the correct adjective ending when writing.
In a grammatical context, 'Endung' (ending) is often combined with other words to specify the type, e.g. 'Adjektivendung' (adjective ending), 'Verbendung' (verb ending), or 'Pluralendung' (plural ending).
Die Verbendung im Präsens für „ich“ ist meistens „-e“.
The present-tense verb ending for 'ich' (I) is usually '-e'.
suffix
Both words refer to an element at the end of a word. An „Endung“ usually indicates grammatical features such as case, number, or person and changes the form of the word. A „Suffix“ is attached to a word stem and typically forms a new word or changes its grammatical function.
An der Endung „-en“ erkennt man in diesem Satz den Plural.
The ending „-en“ shows that the word is plural in this sentence.
Mit dem Suffix „-heit“ bildet man aus „frei“ das neue Wort „Freiheit“.
The suffix „-heit“ is used to form the new word „Freiheit“ from „frei“.
