den Garaus
Translation
the end, the finish, doom, the final blow
Examples
Der Frost machte den Pflanzen den Garaus.
The frost finished off the plants.
Diese Niederlage machte seinen Hoffnungen den Garaus.
This defeat put an end to his hopes.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.dat)) den Garaus machen to finish (sb./sth.) off The storm finished off the crops.
Similar Words
das Ende (the end), der Untergang (the downfall), die Vernichtung (the annihilation)
Etymology
From 'gar' (completely) and 'aus' (out/over). Literally means 'completely over'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a video game where you deliver the 'Garaus' – the final, finishing blow – to the boss.