tapos na
In Tagalog, the phrase for 'done' is tapos na.
tapos na is used to express that a task or an activity has been completed.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word tapos means finished, ended or completed, while the particle na functions as 'already' to indicate a completed state.
How does it change in a sentence?
tapos na can function as an adjective phrase to describe a completed state without needing a separate verb for 'to be'. You can turn the statement into a question by adding the particle ba, resulting in tapos na ba? which means 'is it done?'
Did you know?
- While tapos na means 'done', saying tapos alone in a conversation can act as a sharp way to shut down a topic or end an argument.
- The word tapos is not just a modern term but descends from the ancient Proto-Austronesian word *tapus, which has meant 'end' or 'complete' for thousands of years across the Pacific.
- The word tapos can be used as a conjunction meaning 'after' or 'then' to sequence events, rather than just marking the end of a task.
Examples in context
- Tapos na tayo rito.We're done here.This sentence shows how to express that a group is finished with a location.Tatoeba #11751853 by qwertzu, translation #1893652 by CK
- Tapos nang magtrabaho si Tom dito.Tom is done working here.This sentence describes someone who has finished their work at a specific place.Tatoeba #11273435 by qwertzu, translation #7734573 by CK
- Tapos na ba kayong magbalot ng mga regalo?Are you done wrapping gifts yet?This sentence is a way to ask if a group has finished a specific task.Tatoeba #11481851 by qwertzu, translation #10571714 by CK
- Tapos na ang pulong.The meeting is done.
- Tapos na ang pagluluto ng adobo.The adobo dish is done.
- Lusot na ako sa exam.I passed the exam.
- Tinapos ko na ang proyekto.I finished the project.
- Talagang marunong kang magtrabaho nang maayos!You really know how to work well!
- Sige na, tapos na ang guide natin!Okay, our guide is done!
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are checking their work at the office.
- MariaTapos na ba ang report mo?Is your report done?
- MarkOo, tapos na ito.Yes, it is done.
- MariaMabuti naman kung ganun.That is good then.
- MarkSalamat sa pagtulong, Maria.Thanks for the help, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries na, tapos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
