finire
finish · to finish
Mettere un termine a un’attività o a un evento, oppure arrivare al punto in cui qualcosa non continua più.
The Italian word "finire" is a verb that means "to finish" or "to end" in English.
Meaning:
- To bring something to an end or to complete it.
- To run out or be used up.
- In some contexts, it can mean "to put an end to" or "to conclude."
Parts:
- The verb "finire" belongs to the third conjugation of Italian verbs ending in -ire.
- It is a regular verb but is part of the group called "verbs like finire," which use the suffix -isc- in certain forms (e.g., io finisco = I finish).
Example sentences:
- Ho finito il lavoro. – I finished the work.
- La partita finirà alle otto. – The match will end at eight.
- Sta per finire la benzina. – The gasoline is about to run out.
Synonyms in Italian:
- Terminare (to terminate, to end)
- Completare (to complete)
- Concludere (to conclude)
Antonyms in Italian:
- Iniziare (to start, to begin)
- Cominciare (to begin)
- Avviare (to start, to launch)
In summary, finire is a commonly used verb to indicate the completion or ending of an action or a state.
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Examples
Ho finito i compiti.verb
I finished the homework.
Quando finisci di leggere, spegni la luce.verb
When you finish reading, turn off the light.
Devo finire questo lavoro oggi.verb
I have to finish this work today.
Finisci presto la tua lezione oggi?verb
Will you finish your lesson early today?
Loro finiscono di studiare alle sette.verb
They finish studying at seven.
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