In German, what is the difference between “enden” and “beenden”?

by woolley1 on January 11, 2013 in Questions with 1 Comment

Question by O Caçador de Palavras: In German, what is the difference between “enden” and “beenden”?
Tell me where you are from, please. (I am Brazilian)
Please, do NOT use electronic translators, such as Google Translator.

1. In German, what is the difference between “enden” and “beenden”?
2. Are “enden” and “beenden” interchangeable? Are they synonyms?

Write me German sentences as examples with the English translation, please.

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One Comment on "In German, what is the difference between “enden” and “beenden”?"

  1. Zaghawa
    says:
    January 11, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    “enden” is intransitive, “beenden” transitive, requiring an object.

    Examples:

    Das Spiel endet bald – the game is going to end soon
    Der Schiedsrichter beendet das Spiel – the referee ends the game

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