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끝나다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '끝나다' means 'to end' or 'to finish.' It is used to describe the conclusion of events, activities, or periods of time. It is an intransitive verb, so it does not take a direct object.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '끝나다' when talking about classes, meetings, movies, or any scheduled event that has a clear ending time. It can express both planned endings and unexpected conclusions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 수업이 끝나다 (class ends): used to talk about the end of a lesson or class.
  • 일이 끝나다 (work ends): used when a task or job finishes.
  • 시간이 끝나다 (time runs out): used to express that allotted time has finished.

Register and Politeness

'끝나다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts by adjusting the verb ending (e.g., 끝나요, 끝났어요).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '끝나다' with '끝내다.' Remember, '끝나다' is intransitive (something ends by itself), while '끝내다' is transitive (someone ends something). For example, '수업이 끝나다' (the class ends) vs. '선생님이 수업을 끝내다' (the teacher ends the class).

Example Sentences

수업이 3시에 끝나요.

Sueobi 3sie kkeutnayo.

The class ends at 3 o'clock.

영화가 너무 재미있어서 끝나는 게 아쉬웠어요.

Yeonghwaga neomu jaemiisseoseo kkeutnaneun ge aswosseoyo.

The movie was so interesting that I was sad when it ended.

회의가 길게 계속되다가 결국 5시에 끝났어요.

Hoeuiga gilge gyesokdoedaga gyeolguk 5sie kkeutnasseoyo.

The meeting went on for a long time but finally ended at 5 o'clock.