German word

Endstand

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛntʃtant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfinal score

Example

Der Endstand war 3:2.

The final score was 3:2.

Illustration for Endstand (final score)

More examples

Viele Fans fragten nach dem Endstand, bevor sie die Halle verließen.

Many fans asked about the final score before they left the hall.

Core concept

A scoreboard frozen at the completed match result, showing the points that decide the game.

Common phrases

  • nach dem Endstand fragen

    ask about the final score

  • den Endstand feststellen

    determine the final score

  • mit dem Endstand zufrieden sein

    be satisfied with the final score

Similar words

Spielstand: The current score while a match is still in progress.
Endergebnis: The result established for the match as a whole.
Zwischenstand: The score recorded temporarily before a match is over.
Punktestand: The number of points collected by an individual or team.

Definition in German

Endstand ist das am Ende eines Spiels feststehende Ergebnis in Punkten.

Word origin

Endstand combines End- meaning 'end' with Stand, a noun related to stehen 'to stand' and denoting a state or status.

Usage tips

  • Endstand is masculine, and its plural is Endstände, with an umlaut rather than Endstands.

Other meanings

  • final resultnoun

Opposites

  • Zwischenstandinterim scorenoun

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