A1 — Beginnerverb
finire
to finish / to end
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
terminarecompletareconcluderecessare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
iniziarecominciareavviareaprire
Usage note
'Finire di fare qualcosa' = to finish doing something. 'Finire per fare qualcosa' = to end up doing something. Takes essere when used intransitively.
Example
"Ho finito tutti i compiti — posso uscire?"
"I have finished all my homework — can I go out?"
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