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The act or process of finishing a task, project, or product and bringing it to completion.
Die Fertigstellung des neuen Hauses ist für Ende des Jahres geplant.
Completion of the new house is planned for the end of the year.
The word is made up of 'fertig' (finished/ready) and 'Stellung' (from 'stellen', to place/put). It describes the process of bringing something into a finished state. The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'fertigstellen' (to complete) into a noun.
Der Autor arbeitet an der Fertigstellung seines Romans.
The author is working on the completion of his novel.
'Fertigstellung' (completion) is very often used with prepositions that mark a point in time or a period of time. Typical phrases are 'bis zur Fertigstellung' (until completion), 'nach der Fertigstellung' (after completion), or 'kurz vor der Fertigstellung' (shortly before completion).
Nach der Fertigstellung wird das Gebäude geprüft.
After completion, the building will be inspected.
This noun is often used for the completion of larger projects. Common combinations include the completion of a construction project, a report, an order, or software.
Die Fertigstellung der Brücke verzögert sich um mehrere Monate.
Completion of the bridge is delayed by several months.
'Fertigstellung' (completion) is a formal word that is often found in project planning, construction, and administration. It belongs to written language and official usage.
Der Termin für die Fertigstellung muss eingehalten werden.
The deadline for completion must be met.
beginning
'der Anfang' and 'die Fertigstellung' are clear opposites. 'der Anfang' refers to the first part or the beginning of a task, a project, or a development. 'die Fertigstellung' refers to the moment or process in which something is completed. In a project, the beginning is right at the start, and completion is right at the end. 'Anfang' fits when something starts; 'Fertigstellung' fits when the work is completed.
Die Fertigstellung des Hauses dauert wahrscheinlich bis zum Sommer.
Completion of the house will probably take until summer.
Der Anfang der Renovierung ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The beginning of the renovation is planned for next week.