zu Ende
Translation
over, finished, at an end
Examples
Der Film ist zu Ende.
The film is over.
Meine Geduld ist zu Ende.
My patience is at an end.
Er brachte die Arbeit zu Ende.
He finished the work.
Grammar Patterns
((et1)) sein zu Ende for sth. to be over The film is zu Ende.
((et4)) zu Ende bringen to bring sth. to an end He brought the work zu Ende.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorbei (over), fertig (finished); Antonym: am Anfang (at the beginning)
Etymology
Literally 'zu' (to) + 'Ende' (end). It signifies that something has come 'to its end'.
Memory Tips
Think of a process coming 'to the end'. It's a very literal and easy-to-remember phrase.