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enden

end

verb EN-den Less Common
Time Time Expressions

Also means

finish

Usage Note

enden is intransitive: something ends by itself. To 'end' or 'finish' something actively use beenden instead. It often pairs with mit ('to end with') or in plus dative for outcomes, as in das endete in einem Streit.

Examples

"Der Film endet sehr traurig."

Natural Translation

The film ends very sadly.

Literal Translation

The film ends very sadly.

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