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Jahresende

end of the year

noun YAA-res-en-de Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

year-end

Usage Note

Jahresende refers to the final days or weeks of the calendar year, typically December. It is standard in business and administrative contexts: zum Jahresende kündigen means 'to give notice at the end of the year'. Strongly associated with reviews, closings, and planning.

Examples

"Viele Unternehmen ziehen zum Jahresende Bilanz."

Natural Translation

Many companies take stock at the end of the year.

Literal Translation

Many companies draw at-the year-end balance.

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