VERB

beenden/bəˈʔɛndn̩/to finish; to end; to complete

beenden is a German verb that means to finish, to end, or to complete. It is pronounced /bəˈʔɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beendete" and the past participle is "beendet".

Definitions

1.to bring something to an end; to finish(general)

a.to finish an activity or process deliberately

Ich möchte das Gespräch jetzt beenden.—I want to end the conversation now.

b.to complete a formal process

Sie hat ihr Studium erfolgreich beendet.—She successfully completed her studies.

Conjugation

Infinitivebeenden
Present (ich)beende
Present (du)beendest
Present (er/sie/es)beendet
Preterite (ich)beendete
Participle IIbeendet
Konjunktiv II (ich)beendete
Imperative (singular)beende
Imperative (plural)beendet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "beenden" mean in English?
"beenden" means to finish, to end, or to complete. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "beenden"?
"beenden" is pronounced /bəˈʔɛndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "beenden"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "beenden" is "beendet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "beenden"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "beenden" becomes "beendete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "beenden"?
"beenden" is a verb in German.

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