finish
word
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
FI-nish
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
FI-nish
Definition
To complete something or bring it to an end; it can also refer to the last part or result of something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in daily and formal speech. Often used for tasks, races, meals, and projects. Typical phrases: 'finish homework', 'finish first'. Not interchangeable with 'end' (which refers to the stopping point itself, not the action).
Spanish: terminar - acabar - finalizarPortuguese (BR): terminar - acabar - finalizarPortuguese (PT): terminar - acabar - finalizarChinese (Simplified): 完成 - 结束Chinese (Traditional): 完成 - 結束Hindi: ख़त्म करना - पूरा करनाArabic: ينهي - ينجزBengali: শেষ করা - সম্পূর্ণ করাRussian: заканчивать - завершатьJapanese: 終える - 終わるVietnamese: hoàn thành - kết thúcKorean: 끝내다 - 마치다Turkish: bitirmek - tamamlamakUrdu: ختم کرنا - مکمل کرناIndonesian: menyelesaikan - mengakhiri
Example Sentences
Please finish your dinner before you leave the table.
basic
I need to finish my homework tonight.
basic
The race will finish at 4 p.m.
basic
Let me know when you finish so we can go.
natural
He always tries to finish first in every competition.
natural
I couldn't finish the movie—it was too boring.
natural