beenden
Translation
to end, to finish, to terminate, to conclude
Examples
Wir müssen die Arbeit beenden.
We have to finish the work.
Er hat die Beziehung beendet.
He ended the relationship.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to end, finish sth. We have to finish the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abschließen, aufhören; Antonyms: anfangen, beginnen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (which can make a verb transitive) and 'enden' (to end). So, it literally means 'to cause to end'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'to be-end' something, actively bringing it to a conclusion, like ending a meeting or a project.