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beenden
finish
The German word 'beenden' is used to express the act of finishing or ending something. It can be used in various contexts such as finishing a task, a project, a conversation, or a relationship. It is often used in the same way as the English word 'finish'.
Example sentences using: beenden
Er will das Spiel beenden.
He wants to finish the game.
This phrase indicates that a person, denoted by 'he', desires to bring a game they're participating in to a conclusion.
Ich muss diese Aufgabe beenden.
I have to finish this task.
This phrase means that the speaker has been given a task or assignment they need to complete or finish.
Kannst du bitte das Gespräch beenden?
Can you please end the conversation?
This sentence is usually used when the speaker wants the person they're addressing to bring a particular conversation to an end.