This is the 4741st most frequent Russian word.
заканчивая
"Заканчивая" - "finishing" or "ending."
The word 'заканчивая' is used here as a gerund, indicating the action of finishing something, specifically in this sentence about ending a discussion.
Он упомянул множество тем, заканчивая вопросами об искусстве.
He mentioned numerous topics, finishing with questions about art.
In this sentence, 'заканчивая' describes the concluding action of a process, specifically in the context of studying.
Мы прошли весь учебный материал, заканчивая повторением ключевых понятий.
We went through all the study material, ending with a review of key concepts.
In this example, 'заканчивая' indicates the final topic of discussion, providing a sense of progression to the narrative.