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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.
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').
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Beendigung'.
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'.
Prefer 'Beendigung' in formal contexts such as contracts, legal documents, or official communications. In everyday speech, 'Ende' or 'Schluss' are more common.