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Beendigung
/bəˈʔɛndɪɡʊŋ/
termination
Die Beendigung des Vertrags erfolgte einvernehmlich.
The termination of the contract was mutual.
formal
The act of ending or bringing something to a conclusion.
Die Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses wurde schriftlich bestätigt.
The termination of the employment relationship was confirmed in writing.
Commonly used in legal, administrative, and business contexts.
Collocations
fristgerechte Beendigungtermination in due timevorzeitige Beendigungearly terminationBeendigung des Verfahrenstermination of proceedings
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Beendigung' in written formal contexts (e.g., contracts, emails to authorities). In casual conversation, prefer 'Ende' or 'Schluss' (e.g., 'Das Ende des Films war überraschend').
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Beendigung'.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'beenden' (to end) with the suffix '-ung', which forms nouns from verbs, indicating the result or process of an action. First attested in Middle High German as 'beendinge'.
Usage Notes
Prefer 'Beendigung' in formal contexts such as contracts, legal documents, or official communications. In everyday speech, 'Ende' or 'Schluss' are more common.
Word Breakdown
be-
prefix indicating completion or intensification
prefix-end-
root of 'enden' (to end)
root-igung
suffix forming nouns from verbs, indicating the result or process
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