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Korean expression

끝났습니다

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What does 끝났습니다 mean?

끝났습니다 means "I’m finished; it has ended." in Korean.

How it works here

끝났습니다 is the formal polite past form of 끝나다.

Dictionary form

끝나다

For an event or period of time to reach its end and stop continuing.

끝나다 describes an event reaching its end, while 마치다 emphasizes actively completing something. This expression focuses on the fact of completion.

When it's used

Used formally to conclude a presentation, announcement, or activity.

The line

자, 저는 끝났습니다

All right, I’m finished.

A formal statement concluding the speaker’s presentation or guidance.

Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 회의는 벌써 끝났어요.

    The meeting is already over.

  2. 수업이 끝나면 바로 전화해 주세요.

    Please call me as soon as class ends.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

끝났습니다

자, 저는 끝났습니다

  • For an event or period of time to have just entered its first stage
  • For an event or period of time to run longer than planned and keep going
  • For an event or period of time to reach its end and stop continuing
  • For an event or period of time to be put off and moved to a later time
Show the answer

For an event or period of time to reach its end and stop continuing

끝나다 describes an event reaching its end, while 마치다 emphasizes actively completing something. This expression focuses on the fact of completion.

Other words in this line

저
I; me (polite)

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