year-end
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year-end
The final phase of a calendar year, usually the weeks and months of November and December.
Zum Jahresende hin wird es in den Geschäften immer sehr voll.
Toward the end of the year, the stores always get very crowded.
The word is clearly composed of 'das Jahr' (the year), the linking sound '-es-', and 'das Ende' (the end). So it literally means 'the end of the year'.
Das Jahresende ist oft eine sehr hektische Zeit.
The end of the year is often a very hectic time.
Pay attention to the prepositions: 'Zum' or 'gegen Jahresende' describes the general period of time (e.g., November/December). 'Am Jahresende' often refers to the exact endpoint.
Gegen Jahresende machen viele Firmen ihre Inventur.
Toward the end of the year, many companies do their inventory.
In a professional context, the word is often associated with deadlines, balance sheets, and stress. Typical expressions are 'der Stress zum Jahresende' (year-end stress) or 'die Jahresend-Prämie' (year-end bonus).
Viele Mitarbeiter fühlen sich durch den Druck zum Jahresende gestresst.
Many employees feel stressed by the pressure at the end of the year.
turn of the year
'das Jahresende' and 'der Jahreswechsel' are close to each other in time. 'Jahresende' refers more to the final phase of the old year, for example November and December or the time shortly before December 31. 'Jahreswechsel' refers more specifically to the transition from the old year to the new year, especially New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The words can be confused because both have to do with the end of the year. When talking about work, appointments, or preparations in December, 'Jahresende' often fits. When it is about New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, or the transition, 'Jahreswechsel' is more precise.
Zum Jahresende haben viele Firmen besonders viel zu tun.
At year-end, many companies have a particularly large amount to do.
Über den Jahreswechsel bleibt das Büro geschlossen.
The office remains closed over the turn of the year.