German Expression · Advanced
gegen Ende den Deckel abnehmen
remove the lid near the end
Pronunciation: gegen Ende den Deckel abnehmen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: remove the lid near the end.
Example
Nimm gegen Ende den Deckel ab, damit die Soße eindickt.
Remove the lid near the end so the sauce thickens.
Practice tips
- Practice gegen Ende den Deckel abnehmen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.