เสร็จแล้ว
set laeo
เสร็จแล้ว (set laeo) is the Thai way to say done.
เสร็จแล้ว is used to express that a task or an action has been completed. This applies to both objects and people. For example, you can use it to say the work is done or that you are finished eating.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of เสร็จ (set), which means to finish and แล้ว (laeo), which means already.
Which one should you use?
While เสร็จแล้ว is used in everyday conversation, the term เสร็จสิ้น (set sin) is used to describe the formal conclusion or completion of a process or official matter. Additionally, จบแล้ว (job laeo) can be used to mean finished or done in informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word เสร็จ (set) can be used on its own to mean finished or done. However, adding แล้ว (laeo) creates a complete predicate meaning that something is finished or has been done.
How do you pronounce it?
set laeo
Did you know?
- In an intimate or playful context, the word เสร็จ (set) can be used as a slang term for reaching orgasm.
- Thai speakers may use จบ (job) to describe a person who has reached the end of their patience or is 'finished' with someone's behavior.
- When someone asks if you are finished, answering with just แล้ว (laeo) is common and understood as 'done', dropping the word เสร็จ (set) entirely.
Examples in context
- โทรหาผมเมื่อเสร็จแล้วCall me when it's done.This sentence shows how to use เสร็จแล้ว to describe a completed task.Tatoeba #10486280 by Somsak, translation #1860751 by CK
- ผมทำการบ้านเสร็จแล้วphom tham kan baan set laeoI have finished my homework.
- คุณกินข้าวเสร็จแล้วหรือยังkhun kin khao set laeo rue yangHave you finished eating yet?
Example conversation
At a coffee shop, Witthawat asks Pimol about her work.
- วิทวัส Witthawatงานของคุณเสร็จแล้วหรือยังngan khong khun set laeo rue yangIs your work done yet?
- พิมล Pimonฉันทำงานเสร็จแล้วค่ะchan tham ngan set laeo khaI have finished my work.
- วิทวัส Witthawatดีครับ งั้นเราไปกันเถอะdi khrap ngan rao pai kan thoeThat's good, then let's go.
- พิมล Pimonไปกันเลยค่ะpai kan loei khaLet's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
