das Endstadium
Translation
final stage, end stage, terminal stage
Examples
Die Krankheit hat das Endstadium erreicht.
The disease has reached the final stage.
Das Projekt befindet sich im Endstadium.
The project is in its final stage.
Grammar Patterns
to be in the ((Nomen)) to be in the final stage The project is in the Endstadium.
to reach the ((Nomen)) to reach the final stage The disease has reached the Endstadium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: letzte Phase (last phase), letzte Stufe (last level).
Etymology
From 'Ende' (end) + 'Stadium' (stage, from Latin). Literally, the 'end stage'.
Memory Tips
Often used in a medical context (terminal stage), but also for projects. Picture the 'end station' of a process.