quasi finito
/ˈkwa.zi fiˈni.to/word by word
In Italian, "almost done" is expressed as quasi finito.
The phrase quasi finito is used to indicate that a task or activity is very close to completion. Depending on the context, you might also use quasi pronto to mean "almost ready" or manca poco, which literally translates to "little is missing," to express that something is nearly finished.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quasi, meaning "almost," and finito, meaning "finished."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use quasi finita for a feminine singular noun (such as la lezione – the lesson), quasi finiti for a masculine plural noun (such as i compiti – the homework) and quasi finite for a feminine plural noun (such as le attività – the activities).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkwa.zi fiˈni.to/
Did you know?
- If you tell a person sono finito, you are not saying you have completed a task, but rather that you are 'done for' or completely ruined.
- The word quasi is an 'invariable' word, meaning it never changes its ending to match gender or number, unlike the adjective finito.
- To describe the remaining distance on a journey or the time left until an event, Italians typically use manca poco instead of quasi finito.
Examples in context
- Io ho quasi finito.I'm almost done.This sentence uses quasi finito to show that the speaker is almost finished.Tatoeba #2736446 by Guybrush88, translation #2040 by Swift
- Ha quasi finito, vero?You're almost done, aren't you?This sentence uses quasi finito to ask if someone is almost finished.Tatoeba #6284991 by Guybrush88, translation #6099780 by CK
- Loro hanno quasi finito.They're almost done.This sentence uses quasi finito to indicate that a group of people is almost finished.Tatoeba #5399836 by Guybrush88, translation #2243586 by CK
- Il progetto è quasi finito. Abbiamo solo bisogno di rivedere alcuni dettagli.The project is almost done. We just need to review a few details.
- Sto per finire di preparare la cena. Manca poco al momento di servire.I'm about to finish preparing dinner. It's almost time to serve.
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Example conversation
Matteo is helping Martina clean the kitchen.
- MatteoHai quasi finito di lavare i piatti?Are you almost done washing the dishes?
- MartinaSì, manca solo l'ultimo bicchiere.Yes, only the last glass is left.
- MatteoOttimo, io ho il lavoro quasi finito.Great, I am almost done with my work.
- MartinaAllora possiamo finalmente riposare!Then we can finally rest!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (quasi, finito) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
