Korean · Common Verbs
끝나다
kkeunnada
To end
Beginnerverb
Definition
To finish or come to a close.
Example
회의가 열두 시에 끝나요.
The meeting ends at twelve.
Etymology
'끝나다' (kkeunnada) comes from the noun '끝' (kkeut), meaning 'end' or 'finish,' combined with the verb ending '나다' (nada), which indicates a state resulting from an action. This term has historical roots in the language, indicating its long-standing role in expressing completion.
How & Where It’s Used
'끝나다' is versatile and used in both spoken and written forms across all registers. It is commonly utilized in academic, professional, and casual conversations. Like most verbs, it doesn’t show significant regional dialect differences.