できた
dekita
In Japanese, the way to say "done" is できた (dekita).
できた is used to express that a task has been completed. In a culinary context, it is used to indicate that a dish is finished and ready to be served. It can also function as the past tense of the verb meaning "can do", expressing that one "was able to do" a specific task.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
できた is the past tense of the potential verb できる, which literally means "to be able to do" or "to be completed/formed".
Which one should you use?
While できた can mean a task is completed, it is also used specifically to mean one "was able to do" something. In contrast, other terms like 終わりました or 完了しました specifically mean "finished" or "completed".
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense form できた can be used in its non-past form できる to express that something is possible or is generally "ready".
How do you pronounce it?
dekita
Did you know?
- The word できる can describe a child who is 'capable' or 'well-behaved', essentially saying the child is 'properly formed'.
- A person might say できた when they have finally 'developed' a feeling, such as a romantic crush or a specific habit.
- In Japanese, the verb できる is often used to describe the formation of a new physical object, such as a new building or a shop 'appearing' in a neighborhood.
Examples in context
- このステーキはもうできたの？Is this steak done?This sentence is useful for asking if a dish is finished using できた.Tatoeba #223633 by bunbuku, translation #60968 by CK
- もっと上手くできたんだけどな。I could've done much better.This sentence shows the use of できた to mean one was able to do something.Tatoeba #8966723 by bunbuku, translation #5274049 by CK
- 自分でできたらよかったんだけど。I wish that I could've done that myself.This sentence demonstrates using できた to express a wish about a past ability.Tatoeba #8645101 by small_snow, translation #8552830 by CK
- 宿題が終わりました。I finished my homework.
- 手続きが完了しました。The procedure has been completed.
- 映画、終わったよ！The movie is over!
- パーティー、終了したんだ。The party is over.
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Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are finishing their homework together.
- 健太 Kentaやっと宿題ができた！Yatto shukudai ga dekita!I finally finished my homework!
- 陽葵 Himariもう終わったの？早いね。Mou owatta no? Hayai ne.You're already finished? That was fast.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵はまだ終わらない？Himari wa mada owaranai?Are you not finished yet, Himari?
- 陽葵 Himari私も今できたよ。Watashi mo ima dekita yo.I just finished now too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
