Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to finish" in Italian: finire
finire
To finish in Italian is finire (fee-NEE-reh). Present: finisco, finisci, finisce, finiamo. Finito/finita means finished.
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How to pronounce finire
Say it
fee-NEE-reh
/fiˈni.re/
Finire stresses NEE: fee-NEE-reh. Finisco is fee-NEE-skoh.
"to finish" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| finire | to finish Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| finisco / finisci / finisce | I/you/he-she finish(es) Present singular (-isc-). | Present singular (-isc-). |
| finito / finita | finished Done, completed. | Done, completed. |
| ho finito | I'm done / I finished Common spoken wrap-up. | Common spoken wrap-up. |
How to use finire in real life
- 1Homework
Finisco i compiti e poi esco.
I'll finish homework and then go out.
Finisco for I finish.
- 2Restaurant
Hai finito? Porto via i piatti.
Are you finished? I'll clear the plates.
Hai finito from finire.
- 3Movie night
Il film finisce verso mezzanotte.
The movie finishes around midnight.
Finisce for schedules.
Mistakes English speakers make with finire
Incorrect: Io finire il libro oggi.
Correct: Finisco il libro oggi.
Conjugate: io finisco.
Incorrect: Ho finito la pasta — sono finito.
Correct: Ho finito la pasta.
Ho finito = I finished (it). Sono finito means I'm done for / ruined.
Good to know
Ho finito? from waitstaff means may I clear. Answering ancora no keeps your plate; sì, grazie lets them tidy up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Wrapping up work before dinner
ChatPal
Finisci entro mezz'ora?
Will you finish within half an hour?
You
Sì, finisco questa mail e chiudo.
Yes, I'll finish this email and stop.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Quando hai finito scendiamo.
Perfect. When you're finished we'll go down.
You
Ok — tra poco ho finito.
Ok — I'll be finished soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to finish" in Italian
Why finisco not fino?
Finire takes -isc- in singular present: finisco, finisci, finisce.
What does ho finito mean?
I finished / I'm done (with something).
How do I say the movie ends?
Il film finisce…
Is terminare the same?
Similar, but finire is the everyday finish verb.
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