What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 都 meaning "all", 搞定 meaning "to settle", "to fix" or "to get done" and the particle 了 which indicates a completed action or a change of state.
Which one should you use?
While 都搞定了 is a common way to say everything is settled, you might also see 搞定 used colloquially to mean "all done". If you want to specify that a job or work is finished, you can use the more formal 工作已经结束了. To indicate the completion of a specific task or action, 弄好了 is used. For the specific context of calling it a day or finishing one's work shift, you would use 收工了.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
都搞定了 is an informal, colloquial phrase. It is best suited for casual settings or conversation among colleagues. For highly formal business reports, a different approach would be more appropriate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 了 at the end of the phrase is crucial as it indicates that the task has reached completion.
How do you pronounce it?
dōu gǎo dìng le
Did you know?
- The word 搞 in 搞定 originally meant 'to do' or 'to manage', but in modern slang it is often used to describe 'getting someone' or 'tricking someone' into doing something.
- In a professional setting, using 搞定 can sometimes sound a bit too much like a 'fixer' or someone handling a shady deal, rather than a standard office worker finishing a report.
- A thumbs-up gesture is frequently paired with 搞定 to visually signal that a result was successful.
Examples in context
- 项目已经完成了The project is already completed
- 今天的工作已经结束了Today's work is already finished
- 我把文件办好了I have completed processing the documents
- 任务搞定了The task is all done
- 我把家务弄好了I've finished doing the household chores
- 下班了，可以收工了It's time to finish work, as it's already the end of the workday
- 所有报告已经完成了，谢谢大家的合作All the reports are done. Thank you all for your cooperation.
- 饭做好了，大家快来吃吧Dinner is ready, everyone come and eat!
- 这些文件都搞定了。Zhèxiē wénjiàn dōu gǎodìng le.These documents are all done.
- 明天的行程都搞定了。Míngtiān de xíngchéng dōu gǎodìng le.Tomorrow's itinerary is all done.
- 家务活都搞定了。Jiāwùhuó dōu gǎodìng le.The housework is all done.
Example conversation
A man tells his girlfriend that he finished the party preparations.
- 梓涵 Zihan俊杰，晚会的准备工作都搞定了吗？Jùnjié, wǎnhuì de zhǔnbèi gōngzuò dōu gǎodìng le ma?Junjie, is the party preparation all done?
- 俊杰 Junjie放心吧，都搞定了。Fàngxīn ba, dōu gǎodìng le.Don't worry, it's all done.
- 梓涵 Zihan太好了，辛苦你了。Tài hǎo le, xīnkǔ nǐ le.That's great, thank you for your hard work.
- 俊杰 Junjie没事，我也很高兴。Méishì, wǒ yě hěn gāoxìng.No problem, I am happy too.
