finishing
word · lemma: finish
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
FI-ni-shing
/fˈɪnɪʃɪŋ/
FI-ni-shing
Definition
'Finishing' is the -ing form of 'finish'. It usually means completing something, doing the last part of it, or bringing it to an end.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in continuous tenses: 'I am finishing my homework.' It can describe actions ('finishing dinner') and final touches ('finishing a painting'). As a noun-like modifier, it appears in phrases like 'finishing touches' or 'finishing line'.
Spanish: terminando - acabando - finalizaciónPortuguese (BR): terminando - acabando - finalizaçãoPortuguese (PT): a terminar - a acabar - finalizaçãoChinese (Simplified): 完成中 - 结束中 - 收尾Chinese (Traditional): 完成中 - 結束中 - 收尾Hindi: खत्म कर रहा/रही - पूरा कर रहा/रही - समापनArabic: ينهي - يُكمل - اللمسات الأخيرةBengali: শেষ করা - সমাপ্ত করাRussian: завершение - окончаниеJapanese: 仕上げること - 終えることVietnamese: hoàn thành - kết thúcKorean: 마치기 - 끝내기Turkish: bitirme - tamamlamaUrdu: مکمل کرنا - ختم کرناIndonesian: menyelesaikan - mengakhiri
Example Sentences
I am finishing my homework now.
basic
She is finishing her coffee.
basic
We are finishing the game.
basic
I'm just finishing up here, then I'll come with you.
natural
He spent the weekend finishing the kitchen cabinets.
natural
We're finishing the report tonight no matter what.
natural