मतलब
To conclude or finish, referring to a process or event.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Feierabend' is sacred. When the workday 'zu Ende geht', Germans strictly separate work from private life. Calling someone for work after this time is often considered rude. In Vienna, the phrase is often used with a touch of 'Wiener Grant' (Viennese grumpiness) when talking about the 'good old days' ending. Swiss German speakers use 'z'End gah' in dialect, often emphasizing the precision of when something ends, reflecting the cultural value of punctuality. In meetings, 'zu Ende gehen' is a polite signal. It avoids the bossy tone of 'I am ending this' and instead blames the clock.
The 'Sein' Rule
Always remember that in the past tense, it's 'ist zu Ende gegangen'. Using 'hat' is the most common B1 mistake.
Don't use for people
Saying 'Er geht zu Ende' sounds like he is dying. Use 'Er geht weg' or 'Er ist fertig' instead.
मतलब
To conclude or finish, referring to a process or event.
The 'Sein' Rule
Always remember that in the past tense, it's 'ist zu Ende gegangen'. Using 'hat' is the most common B1 mistake.
Don't use for people
Saying 'Er geht zu Ende' sounds like he is dying. Use 'Er geht weg' or 'Er ist fertig' instead.
Melancholy Nuance
Using this phrase for a vacation or a relationship often adds a touch of sadness or nostalgia.
Supplies
It's a very natural way to tell your roommate you're out of milk: 'Die Milch geht zu Ende!'
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'gehen' in the Perfekt tense.
Die Party ___ gestern um Mitternacht zu Ende ___.
In the Perfekt tense, 'zu Ende gehen' uses 'sein' (ist) and the Partizip II (gegangen).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Which one uses the phrase correctly?
'Die Hausaufgaben gehen zu Ende' (The homework is finishing) and 'Ich beende die Hausaufgaben' (I am finishing the homework) are both correct, but mean different things.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Können wir noch bleiben? B: Nein, {die|f} Veranstaltung ______.
'Geht zu Ende' is the most natural way to describe an event finishing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which situation fits 'Meine Geduld geht zu Ende'?
This phrase is used when you are losing your temper or patience.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Intransitive vs Transitive
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDie Party ___ gestern um Mitternacht zu Ende ___.
In the Perfekt tense, 'zu Ende gehen' uses 'sein' (ist) and the Partizip II (gegangen).
Which one uses the phrase correctly?
'Die Hausaufgaben gehen zu Ende' (The homework is finishing) and 'Ich beende die Hausaufgaben' (I am finishing the homework) are both correct, but mean different things.
A: Können wir noch bleiben? B: Nein, {die|f} Veranstaltung ______.
'Geht zu Ende' is the most natural way to describe an event finishing.
Which situation fits 'Meine Geduld geht zu Ende'?
This phrase is used when you are losing your temper or patience.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालYes, if you mean the story is reaching its conclusion. If you mean you are finishing reading it, say 'Ich lese das Buch zu Ende'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a formal essay.
'Enden' is more factual and sudden. 'Zu Ende gehen' emphasizes the process of winding down.
Only in very poetic contexts meaning they are dying. Otherwise, no.
You can say '{der|m} Akku geht zu Ende', though '{der|m} Akku ist fast leer' is more common.
It is written as two words: 'zu Ende'.
No, the fixed expression is 'zu Ende gehen'.
It uses 'sein' (e.g., 'ist gegangen').
Yes, 'Die Beziehung geht zu Ende' is a common way to say a breakup is happening.
'Aufhören' is an action (to stop doing something). 'Zu Ende gehen' is a process (to draw to a close).
It's better to say 'Der Regen hört auf'. 'Zu Ende gehen' is for things with a more defined structure.
...weil der Film zu Ende geht.
There isn't a direct single phrase, but you could use 'beginnen' or 'anfangen'.
Yes, 'Mein Geld geht zu Ende' is a very common way to say you're running out of money.
संबंधित मुहावरे
zu Ende sein
similarTo be finished/over
beenden
similarTo finish/terminate
aufhören
synonymTo stop
auslaufen
specialized formTo expire/run out
abschließen
similarTo complete/lock
