eind

Eind is a Dutch noun that refers to the end, terminus, or final part of something. In everyday language, the more common word for “the end” is einde; eind usually appears as a component within compound words that denote an endpoint, limit, or final stage. Examples include eindpunt (endpoint), eindfase (final phase), eindproduct (end product), and einddatum (expiration date). In these compounds, eind carries a sense of limit or boundary reached.

Etymology and related terms: Eind is related to other Germanic words for end and boundary; it shares semantic roots with terms in neighboring languages that denote termination or periphery. The concept is cross-linguistically common in expressions describing limits, conclusions, or finishes.

Usage: Eind is typically not used alone to denote a simple end in ordinary prose; that sense is covered by einde. However, eind appears in technical, mathematical, or logistical contexts to form precise compounds; it can also function as a root in specialized terms such as project management, science, or geography. When capitalized, Eind may function as a proper noun in certain language communities or historical references.

See also: einde; eindpunt; terminus; end.