der Garaus
Translation
the end, the finish, doom
Examples
Der Jäger machte dem Hirsch den Garaus.
The hunter finished off the deer.
Die Digitalisierung macht vielen alten Berufen den Garaus.
Digitalisation is putting an end to many old professions.
Grammar Patterns
to make the end for ((sb./sth.)) (j-m/et3 den Garaus machen) to finish sb./sth. off The storm finished off the old trees.
Similar Words
Similar phrases: j-n töten (to kill sb.), etwas beenden (to end sth.)
Etymology
Composed of 'gar' (completely) and 'aus' (out, over). It literally means 'completely over'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gar aus' as 'completely over' or 'game over' to remember its meaning of a definitive end.