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beenden vs schließen

German word comparison


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beendenschließen
be-EN-den
verb
[ˈʃliːsn̩]
verb
to finish or end somethingto close, end, or bring to an end
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How they differ

"Schließen" can mean "to end" in contexts like talks, deals, or events, but it is broader and also commonly means "to close" physically. Compared with "beenden," it sounds less explicitly about finishing a process and more about shutting or ending something off.

When to use each

When to use beenden: Use "beenden" when you want a clear, direct verb meaning "to end" something.

When to use schließen: Use "schließen" when the context naturally suggests closing something, or when speaking about ending an agreement, session, or discussion.

Side-by-side examples

  1. Sie beendete das Gespräch nach wenigen Minuten.
    (She ended the conversation after a few minutes.)
  2. Sie schloss das Gespräch schnell ab.
    (She quickly concluded the conversation.)
Register & nuance: "Schließen" is common and neutral, but in the sense of ending something it is more context-dependent than "beenden".

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