German word

Fertigstellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛɐ̯tɪçˌʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompletion

Example

Die Fertigstellung des Hauses dauert noch drei Monate.

It will take another three months to complete the house.

Illustration for Fertigstellung (completion)

More examples

Bei Fertigstellung des Bauabschnitts wird die Straße wieder freigegeben.

Upon completion of the construction phase, the road will be reopened.

Core concept

A project crossing from active work into practical use, with the finished result ready for handover.

Common phrases

  • bei Fertigstellung des Bauabschnitts

    upon completion of the construction phase

  • die Fertigstellung der Arbeiten

    completion of the work

Similar words

Abschluss: The official conclusion of work or a project.
Abnahme: The procedure for checking and officially accepting completed work or goods.
Übergabe: The transfer of a finished object or document to another person.
Erledigung: The completion of a duty, piece of work, or practical matter.

Definition in German

Fertigstellung bezeichnet den Zeitpunkt oder Zustand, in dem ein Werk oder Projekt als beendet und übergabefähig gilt.

Word origin

Fertigstellung is formed from the adjective fertig through the verb fertigstellen and the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Fertigstellung is a feminine noun and is especially common in formal construction and project language rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • completion of constructionnoun

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