o ti pari
The English phrase "it is finished" is translated into Yoruba as o ti pari.
This phrase is used to express that a task or an event has been completed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ó (it), ti (has/already) and parí (to finish/end).
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle ti is used here to indicate a completed action or a change of state that has already occurred.
Did you know?
- The word pari literally comes from combining pá, meaning 'to be bald', and orí, meaning 'head'.
- The phrase o ti pari can be used in a spiritual context to declare that a period of suffering or a curse has finally come to an end.
- While 'it is finished' sounds like a simple status report, the word parí can also be used to describe someone who has reached the end of their tether or capacity.
Examples in context
- Iṣẹ́ náà o ti pari.The work is finished.
- Ìgbàdiesí náà o ti pari.The ceremony is finished.
- Ẹ̀kọ́ òde òní o ti pari.Today's lesson is finished.
Example conversation
Folake and Olumide are talking after completing a project.
- FolakeOlumide, ẹ̀kọ́ wa o ti pari.Olumide, our lesson is finished.
- OlumideBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, Folake, a ti ṣe gbogbo rẹ̀.Yes, Folake, we have done it all.
- FolakeṢé o ti ṣe tán láti lọ?Are you ready to go?
- OlumideMo ti ṣe tán.I am ready.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries o, pari, CC BY-SA 4.0.
