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over / finished
Expresses that something is ended, completed, or over. It is often used in phrases such as 'zu Ende gehen' (to come to an end) or 'zu Ende sein' (to be over). The official spelling is 'zu Ende'.
Der Film ist gleich zuende.
The film is almost over.
Although the one-word spelling 'zuende' is very common, according to Duden only the separate spelling 'zu Ende' is considered correct. In practice, however, you will find both forms.
Das Konzert geht langsam zu Ende.
The concert is slowly coming to an end.
'Zuende' or 'zu Ende' almost always appears in fixed combinations with the verbs 'sein' (to be) or 'gehen' (to go). The phrase 'etwas ist zu Ende' describes a state, while 'etwas geht zu Ende' describes a process.
Das Schuljahr ist bald zu Ende.
The school year will soon be over.
The phrase is often used for time-related processes or events. Typical examples are: a film is over, a conversation is over, a vacation is coming to an end, or someone's strength is running out.
Nach einem langen Tag gingen seine Kräfte zu Ende.
After a long day, his strength was running out.
from / out
'aus' and 'zuende' can both express that something is over or finished. 'aus' is short and is often used with games, broadcasts, relationships, or also devices: 'Das Licht ist aus' (the light is off), 'das Spiel ist aus' (the game is over). 'zu Ende' emphasizes more strongly that a process has been completed, for example a film, a course, or a break. Important: the correct spelling is 'zu Ende', not 'zuende'. Learners confuse the words because both can mean 'over'. Practically speaking: 'aus' often sounds short and direct, while 'zu Ende' fits better with a process that is coming to completion.
Im Chat schrieb sie: „Die Pause ist gleich zuende.“
In the chat, she wrote: "The break is almost over."
Nach neunzig Minuten war das Spiel aus.
After ninety minutes, the game was over.