das Monatsende
Translation
end of the month
Examples
Das Gehalt kommt am Monatsende.
The salary comes at the end of the month.
Bis Monatsende muss die Miete bezahlt sein.
The rent must be paid by the end of the month.
Wir treffen uns gegen Monatsende.
We'll meet towards the end of the month.
Grammar Patterns
am Monatsende (at a point in time) at the end of the month Das Geld kommt am Monatsende.
bis Monatsende (by a deadline) by the end of the month Sie müssen bis Monatsende zahlen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ultimo; Antonyms: Monatsanfang
Etymology
A compound of 'Monat' (month) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Ende' (end). Literally 'month's end'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'Wochenende' (weekend), you can easily remember this word. It follows the same pattern: 'time period' + 'end'.