das Finish
finish
The final, decisive phase of a competition, especially a race; the final sprint.
EXAMPLE
Im Finish konnte der Läufer noch zwei Plätze gutmachen.
In the finish, the runner was able to make up two more places.
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Meanings
das Finish
finish
The final treatment or design of a surface that gives it its final appearance. Also used figuratively for the finishing touch on a piece of work.
EXAMPLE
Das Eichenholz hat ein mattes Öl-Finish erhalten.
The oak wood was given a matte oil finish.
das Finish
finish
In wine terminology, the aftertaste that remains in the mouth after swallowing; the finish.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Rotwein überzeugt durch sein langes und komplexes Finish.
This red wine impresses with its long and complex finish.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Finish' is a word from English and is usually pronounced similarly, with a 'sh' sound at the end. It has become established in certain specialist fields in German.
EXAMPLE
Das Auto hat ein spezielles Metallic-Finish.
The car has a special metallic finish.
Context clues
You can clearly recognize the meaning of 'Finish' (finish) from the context. In sports, it refers to the final sprint; with materials, to the surface; and with wine or spirits, to the aftertaste.
EXAMPLE
Der Radfahrer setzte im Finish zum Überholen an.
The cyclist began to overtake in the finish.
Typical collocations (sports)
In a sports context, 'Finish' (finish) is often used with the preposition 'im' (in the). Typical phrases are 'im Finish zulegen' (to pick up speed in the finish) or 'ein starkes Finish haben' (to have a strong finish).
EXAMPLE
Im Finish zeigte die Läuferin ihre ganze Stärke.
In the finish, the runner showed all her strength.
Typical collocations (surface)
When referring to surfaces or the finishing touch on a piece of work, 'Finish' (finish) is often combined with adjectives such as 'matt' (matte), 'glänzend' (glossy), or 'hochwertig' (high-quality). You can 'geben' (give) or 'verleihen' (give/bestow) a finish to something.
EXAMPLE
Der Tischler hat dem Schrank ein seidenmattes Finish verliehen.
The carpenter gave the cabinet a satin-matte finish.
Compare with
Finish vs Abgang
departure / finish / miscarriage
In a wine description, Abgang and Finish both refer to the taste that remains after swallowing. “Abgang” is the established German term, whereas “Finish” has an international, English-influenced character. Use “Abgang” in general German usage and “Finish” especially in wine descriptions with this international style.
Finish
Dieser Wein überzeugt mit einem langen, fruchtigen Finish.
This wine impresses with a long, fruity finish.
Abgang
Der Wein hat einen langen, fruchtigen Abgang.
The wine has a long, fruity finish.
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