das Kriegsende
Translation
end of the war
Examples
Das Kriegsende wurde 1945 gefeiert.
The end of the war was celebrated in 1945.
Nach dem Kriegsende begann der Wiederaufbau.
After the end of the war, reconstruction began.
Grammar Patterns
das Kriegsende (subject/object) the end of the war The end of the war finally brought peace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Waffenstillstand, Kapitulation; Antonyms: Kriegsbeginn
Etymology
Composed of 'Krieg' (war) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Ende' (end).
Memory Tips
Literally translates to 'war's end'. Think of the '-s-' as a possessive marker, similar to English.