Monatende

Monatende is a German term meaning the end of a calendar month. It is used as a noun to denote the final day of the month or the end-of-month period for administrative or reporting purposes. The word combines Monat (month) and Ende (end) and is used in everyday language as well as in business contexts to indicate the closing of monthly activities.

There are two common spellings: Monatsende and Monatende. Monatsende is the more formal and widely used form in written German, while Monatende is also understood, particularly in informal contexts or certain varieties of German.

Usage and context: Monatende refers to the last day of the month and to the end-of-month period used for reporting, billing, payroll, and accounting processes. Examples include: Rechnungen müssen bis Monatsende beglichen sein; Die Abrechnungen werden zum Monatsende erstellt. In accounting, the term is associated with month-end closing activities, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial statements.

Regional and stylistic notes: Both forms appear in Germany and Austria; in Swiss Standard German, Monatsende is also common. In calendar discussions, people may say am Monatsende or gegen Monatsende to indicate timing.

See also: Monatsende, Monatsabschluss, Bilanz zum Monatsende. The concept is distinct from the calendar month itself and relates to administrative cycles used for reporting, payroll, and billing.