Polish · Common Verbs
kończyć
to finish
Beginnerverb
Definition
To bring something to an end.
Example
Kończę pracę o szesnastej.
I finish work at four pm.
Etymology
The verb 'kończyć' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*kъnčiti', which conveys the idea of finishing or completing. The word has retained its meaning through centuries, showing its utility in various grammatical forms.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kończyć' is predominantly used in both spoken and written language, applicable in formal and informal contexts. It has widespread regional usage across Poland.