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finish (EN)
Verb, Substantiv

Verb “finish”

Infinitiv finish; er finishes; Prät. finished; Part. finished; Ger. finishing
  1. beenden
    After painting the fence, he finished the job by cleaning his brushes.
  2. aufhören
    The movie finished earlier than we expected, so we decided to grab a bite to eat.
  3. behandeln (im Sinne von Oberflächenbehandlung)
    The carpenter skillfully finished the tabletop with a smooth layer of varnish.
  4. zerstören (im Sinne von beenden durch Zerstörung)
    The scandal finished his career.
  5. zum Höhepunkt kommen
    After what seemed like hours of passion, they both finished together.

Substantiv “finish”

Sg. finish, Pl. finishes od. unz.
  1. das Ende
    After weeks of hard work, the team celebrated as they approached the finish of the project.
  2. der Überzug
    After sanding the table, he applied a clear finish to protect the wood and enhance its natural beauty.
  3. die Vollendung
    The precise stitching and elegant embroidery provide a luxurious finish to the designer gown.