das Kriegsende
Translation
end of the war
Examples
Das Kriegsende wurde 1945 gefeiert.
The end of the war was celebrated in 1945.
Nach dem Kriegsende begann der Wiederaufbau.
After the end of the war, reconstruction began.
Grammar Patterns
das Kriegsende erleben (to experience the end of the war) Many people did not live to see the end of the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Waffenstillstand (armistice), Kapitulation (capitulation); Antonyms: Kriegsanfang (start of war)
Etymology
Composed of 'Krieg' (war) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Ende' (end).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'war's end'. If you know 'Krieg' and 'Ende', it's easy to remember.