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Khatm karna in English: To finish (ख़त्म करना)
to finish
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़त्म करना
Hindi (English letters)
khatm karna
ख़त्म करना (khatm karna) can be expressed as “to finish” in English. For example: “Please finish the assignment first.”
“khatm karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to finish” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Homework night
Please finish the assignment first.
पहले असाइनमेंट ख़त्म कर लीजिए।
pehle assignment khatm kar lijiye.
How to pronounce “to finish”
Say it in English
too FI-nish
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to finish: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to finish | ख़त्म करना khatm karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please finish the assignment first. | पहले असाइनमेंट ख़त्म कर लीजिए। pehle assignment khatm kar lijiye. Homework night | Homework night |
| We finished the discussion. | हमने चर्चा ख़त्म की। hamne charcha khatm ki. Meeting wrap | Meeting wrap |
The dictionary expression is “to finish”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to finish” in English sentences
1. Homework night
Please finish the assignment first.
पहले असाइनमेंट ख़त्म कर लीजिए।
pehle assignment khatm kar lijiye.
2. Meeting wrap
We finished the discussion.
हमने चर्चा ख़त्म की।
hamne charcha khatm ki.
3. Meal pace
Eat slowly — don't finish quickly.
आप धीरे खाएँ, जल्दी ख़त्म मत कीजिए।
aap dheere khaaen, jaldi khatm mat kijiye.
Common mistakes with “to finish”
Instead of
Eat slowly — don't to finish quickly.
Say this
Eat slowly — don't finish quickly.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Instead of
When will to we finish the slides?
Say this
When will we finish the slides?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Wrapping a group project before deadline
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will we finish the slides?
Show Hindi meaning
स्लाइड्स कब ख़त्म करेंगे?
slides kab khatm karenge?
You
I'll finish them by tonight.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं आज रात तक ख़त्म कर दूँगा।
main aaj raat tak khatm kar doonga.
Partner
Please finish the notes too.
Show Hindi meaning
नोट्स भी ख़त्म कर दीजिएगा।
notes bhi khatm kar dijiyega.
You
Yes — let's finish both together.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, दोनों साथ ख़त्म करते हैं।
haan, dono saath khatm karte hain.
Your turn: use “to finish”
Say this in English: हमने चर्चा ख़त्म की। (hamne charcha khatm ki.)
Reveal sample answer
We finished the discussion.
हमने चर्चा ख़त्म की।
hamne charcha khatm ki.
Compare your word order with “We finished the discussion.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to finish” in English
Khatm karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़त्म करना (khatm karna) can be expressed as “to finish” in English. For example: “Please finish the assignment first.”
What does “to finish” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to finish” means ख़त्म करना (khatm karna). The sentence “Please finish the assignment first.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to finish” in a sentence?
We finished the discussion. Hindi meaning: हमने चर्चा ख़त्म की। (hamne charcha khatm ki.). The dictionary expression is “to finish”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to finish”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
