verb
to end
A1
Meanings: to end, finish, (also 'terminate'). Regular weak verb (no stem change); participle geendet. Uses auxiliary haben. Usually intransitive — events or things end; passive forms are generally not applicable because it’s intransitive. Non‑reflexive and not separable; regular conjugation. Commonly used for endings of shows, processes, or periods.
Examples
Der Vortrag endete, bevor die Diskussion begann, weil der Referent krank wurde.
The lecture ended before the discussion began because the speaker became ill.
Der Film endet um zehn Uhr.
The movie ends at ten o'clock.
Die Geschichte endete traurig.
The story ended sadly.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a finish line with a flag 'Ende' and someone saying 'enden' as the verb
ends — close to English 'end'
Notes
Intransitive verb; passive forms are not applicable.