finished

• Beschreibt etwas, das abgeschlossen, beendet oder vollständig fertiggestellt wurde. Kann sich auch auf jemanden beziehen, der keine Kraft oder Erfolgsaussichten mehr hat.

Describes something that has been completed or brought to an end.

1. Completed or endedA2formal

   Having been brought to an end; no longer in progress.

   Beendet

   • The project is finished and ready for review.
   • She finished her homework before dinner.
   • The game finished with a score of 3-1.

   Synonymeaccomplishedclosedcompletecompletedconcludeddoneendedoverterminated

   Antonymecontinuingincompleteongoinguncompletedunendedunfinishedunresolved

2. Exhausted or worn outB1informal

   In a state of extreme tiredness or depletion.

   Erschöpft

   • After the marathon, he was completely finished.
   • I'm finished with this job; I need a break.
   • She felt finished after working twelve hours straight.

   Synonymebeatdebilitateddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspentwearyworn-out

   Antonymeenergeticfreshrestedrevivedvigorous

3. Ruined or no longer viableB2informal

   In a state where something is beyond repair or recovery.

   Erledigt

   • If the engine fails, the car is finished.
   • His reputation was finished after the scandal.
   • The company is finished if they don't get new funding.

   Synonymedeaddestroyeddonedoomedkaputlostruinedshotwrecked

   Antonymehealthyintactrecoverablesoundunbrokenviable

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu beenden, abzuschließen oder eine Aufgabe oder Tätigkeit zu vollenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing something to an end or completing a task or activity.

1. Complete an actionA1formal

   To bring something to an end; to complete a task or activity.

   Beenden

   • She finished her homework before dinner.
   • He finished reading the book in one day.
   • They finished building the house last month.

   Synonymeaccomplishachieveceaseclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymebegincommenceinitiatestart

2. Consume or use upA2informal

   To eat, drink, or use all of something.

   Aufessen / Austrinken / Aufbrauchen

   • He finished his coffee and left.
   • The kids finished all the cake.
   • We finished the last of the milk this morning.

   Synonymeconsumedepletedevourdrinkeatemptyexhaustpolish offuse up

   Antonymebeginstart

3. A2formal

   To reach the end of a race, journey, or process.

   Beenden

   • She finished the marathon in under four hours.
   • The train finished its journey at the central station.
   • He finished his speech with a powerful quote.

   Synonymeaccomplishachieveclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymebegincommenceinitiatestart

Phrasal-Variantenfinish offfinish outfinish up