Done in Different Languages: 70 Translations With Pronunciation

When you want to say done in different languages, the right expression depends on what you mean. You might be telling someone that a task is finished, confirming that you have completed something, or agreeing to a plan. Although many languages have a direct translation for “done,” everyday speakers often choose different expressions depending on the situation.

This guide explores 70 languages, including their native phrases, easy English pronunciations, and practical example sentences with English meanings. Whether you are learning a new language, writing a message, or simply curious about how people around the world express completion, these translations will help you choose a natural phrase for the context.

How Do You Say Done in Different Languages?

The word “done” does not have one universal translation because it can describe a completed task, finished food preparation, or an agreement. Here are eight useful examples.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Spanish	Hecho	EH-choh	El trabajo está hecho.	The work is done.
French	Fait	feh	C’est fait.	It’s done.
German	Erledigt	eh-RAY-dikht	Die Arbeit ist erledigt.	The work is done.
Italian	Fatto	FAHT-toh	È fatto.	It’s done.
Portuguese	Feito	FAY-too	Está feito.	It’s done.
Hindi	हो गया	ho gayaa	काम हो गया।	The work is done.
Urdu	ہو گیا	ho gaya	کام ہو گیا۔	The work is done.
Japanese	完了	kahn-ryoh	作業は完了しました。	The task is complete.

These are context-based examples, not interchangeable translations for every use of “done.” The sections below show more ways to express completion across different languages.

South Asian Languages

South Asian languages often express “done” through phrases meaning “it has happened,” “it is completed,” or “the work is finished.” The appropriate wording can depend on grammatical gender and conversational context.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Hindi	काम पूरा हो गया।	kaam poora ho gaya	मेरा काम पूरा हो गया।	My work is done.
Urdu	کام مکمل ہو گیا۔	kaam mukammal ho gaya	میرا کام مکمل ہو گیا۔	My work is complete.
Bengali	কাজ শেষ হয়েছে।	kaj shesh hoyechhe	আমার কাজ শেষ হয়েছে।	My work is finished.
Punjabi	ਕੰਮ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।	kamm ho giya hai	ਮੇਰਾ ਕੰਮ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।	My work is done.
Gujarati	કામ પૂરું થઈ ગયું છે.	kaam pooru thai gayu chhe	મારું કામ પૂરું થઈ ગયું છે.	My work is finished.
Marathi	काम पूर्ण झाले आहे.	kaam poorn jhaale aahe	माझे काम पूर्ण झाले आहे.	My work is complete.
Nepali	काम सकियो।	kaam sakiyo	मेरो काम सकियो।	My work is finished.

East Asian Languages

In East Asian languages, expressions for completion often use a complete sentence rather than a single word equivalent to “done.” The phrase may also change depending on formality.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Mandarin Chinese	完成了。	wánchéng le	工作完成了。	The work is complete.
Japanese	終わりました。	owarimashita	仕事は終わりました。	The work is finished.
Korean	끝났어요.	kkeunnasseoyo	일이 끝났어요.	The work is finished.
Mongolian	Дууссан.	duussan	Ажил дууссан.	The work is finished.
Tibetan	ཚར་སོང་།	tsar song	ལས་ཀ་ཚར་སོང་།	The work is finished.
Burmese	ပြီးပါပြီ။	pyi ba byi	အလုပ်ပြီးပါပြီ။	The work is finished.
Cantonese	做完喇。	zou6 jyun4 laa3	份工做完喇。	The work is done.

Southeast Asian Languages

These expressions are useful for everyday conversations about finishing tasks, completing activities, or reporting that something is ready.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Thai	เสร็จแล้ว	set laeo	งานเสร็จแล้ว	The work is finished.
Vietnamese	Xong rồi.	song zoy	Công việc xong rồi.	The work is done.
Indonesian	Sudah selesai.	soo-dah seh-leh-sai	Pekerjaan saya sudah selesai.	My work is finished.
Malay	Sudah siap.	soo-dah see-ap	Kerja saya sudah siap.	My work is done.
Filipino	Tapos na.	tah-pos nah	Tapos na ang trabaho ko.	My work is finished.
Khmer	រួចហើយ។	ruoch haey	ការងាររួចហើយ។	The work is finished.
Lao	ສຳເລັດແລ້ວ	sam-let laeo	ວຽກສຳເລັດແລ້ວ	The work is complete.

Middle Eastern and Nearby Languages

In these languages, the natural equivalent of “done” may refer to completion, finishing, or something being ready. Choose the expression that best matches the situation.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Arabic	انتهى العمل.	intaha al-amal	انتهى العمل الآن.	The work is finished now.
Persian	تمام شد.	tamoom shod	کار تمام شد.	The work is finished.
Hebrew	זה נגמר.	ze nigmar	העבודה נגמרה.	The work is finished.
Turkish	Bitti.	bit-tee	İş bitti.	The work is finished.
Kurdish (Kurmanji)	Qediya.	qe-dee-ya	Kar qediya.	The work is finished.
Pashto	کار بشپړ شو.	kaar bashpoor sho	زما کار بشپړ شو.	My work is complete.
Armenian	Ավարտվեց։	a-vart-vets	Աշխատանքն ավարտվեց։	The work is finished.

Western European Languages

Western European languages have several common ways to express completion. Some phrases mean “finished,” while others are closer to “it’s done” or “the task has been completed.”

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
French	C’est fait.	say feh	Le travail est terminé.	The work is finished.
Spanish	Está hecho.	es-TA EH-cho	El trabajo está terminado.	The work is finished.
Portuguese	Está feito.	esh-TA FAY-too	O trabalho está terminado.	The work is finished.
Italian	È fatto.	eh FAT-toh	Il lavoro è finito.	The work is finished.
German	Es ist erledigt.	es ist eh-RAY-dikht	Die Arbeit ist erledigt.	The work is done.
Dutch	Het is klaar.	het is klaar	Het werk is klaar.	The work is finished.
Catalan	Ja està fet.	zha es-TAH fet	La feina ja està feta.	The work is already done.

Northern European and Baltic Languages

These languages use different expressions for completion, with some forms varying according to the subject or grammatical gender.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Swedish	Det är klart.	deh air klart	Arbetet är klart.	The work is done.
Norwegian	Det er ferdig.	deh air fair-dee	Arbeidet er ferdig.	The work is finished.
Danish	Det er færdigt.	deh air fair-dee	Arbejdet er færdigt.	The work is finished.
Finnish	Valmis.	val-mis	Työ on valmis.	The work is complete.
Icelandic	Það er búið.	thadh air boo-ith	Verkinu er lokið.	The work is finished.
Estonian	Valmis.	val-mis	Töö on valmis.	The work is complete.
Latvian	Gatavs.	ga-tavs	Darbs ir pabeigts.	The work is finished.

Slavic and Eastern European Languages

In Slavic languages, the form used for “done” can change with grammatical gender, number, or the specific meaning of completion.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Russian	Готово.	ga-TO-va	Работа готова.	The work is ready.
Ukrainian	Готово.	ho-TO-vo	Роботу завершено.	The work has been completed.
Polish	Gotowe.	go-TO-veh	Praca jest skończona.	The work is finished.
Czech	Hotovo.	HO-to-vo	Práce je hotová.	The work is finished.
Slovak	Hotovo.	HO-to-vo	Práca je hotová.	The work is finished.
Bulgarian	Готово.	go-TO-vo	Работата е готова.	The work is ready.
Serbian	Готово.	go-TO-vo	Posao je završen.	The work is finished.

Southern European and Balkan Languages

These expressions are useful when discussing completed tasks, finished jobs, or activities that have come to an end.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Greek	Τελείωσε.	te-LEE-o-se	Η δουλειά τελείωσε.	The work is finished.
Croatian	Gotovo.	go-TO-vo	Posao je gotov.	The work is done.
Bosnian	Završeno.	za-VR-she-no	Posao je završen.	The work is finished.
Slovenian	Končano.	kon-CHA-no	Delo je končano.	The work is finished.
Albanian	Mbaroi.	m-ba-ROI	Puna mbaroi.	The work is finished.
Romanian	Gata.	GA-ta	Treaba este gata.	The work is done.
Hungarian	Kész.	kays	A munka kész.	The work is done.

African Languages

Across Africa, the wording used for completion varies widely by language and context. These examples illustrate everyday ways to say that work is finished or complete.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Swahili	Imekamilika.	ee-meh-ka-mee-lee-ka	Kazi imekamilika.	The work is complete.
Amharic	ተጠናቋል።	te-ten-na-kwal	ሥራው ተጠናቋል።	The work is complete.
Yoruba	Ó ti parí.	oh tee pah-ree	Iṣẹ́ náà ti parí.	The work is finished.
Igbo	Ọ gwụla.	aw gwooh-lah	Ọrụ ahụ agwụla.	The work is finished.
Hausa	An gama.	an ga-ma	An gama aikin.	The work is finished.
Zulu	Kuqediwe.	koo-geh-dee-weh	Umsebenzi usuqediwe.	The work has been completed.
Afrikaans	Dit is klaar.	dit is klaar	Die werk is klaar.	The work is finished.

Central Asian and Other World Languages

This final group includes languages from Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Baltic region, and Ireland. The examples focus on expressing completion in a practical sentence.

Language	Native Phrase	Easy Pronunciation	Example Sentence	English Meaning
Kazakh	Дайын.	da-yin	Жұмыс дайын.	The work is ready.
Uzbek	Tayyor.	ta-yor	Ish tayyor.	The work is ready.
Kyrgyz	Даяр.	da-yar	Иш даяр.	The work is ready.
Azerbaijani	Hazırdır.	ha-zur-dur	İş hazırdır.	The work is ready.
Georgian	დასრულდა.	das-rul-da	სამუშაო დასრულდა.	The work is finished.
Lithuanian	Baigta.	bai-gta	Darbas baigtas.	The work is finished.
Irish	Tá sé déanta.	taw shay DAY-an-ta	Tá an obair déanta.	The work is done.

Different Meanings of Done in Everyday English

The English word “done” has several meanings. Understanding the context helps you choose the right translation in another language.

• Task completed: You have finished your work or an assignment. For example, “My homework is done.”
• Activity finished: An event or activity has ended. For example, “The meeting is done.”
• Food ready: Something has finished cooking. For example, “Dinner is done.”
• Agreement confirmed: You accept a proposal or arrangement. For example, “Done, we have a deal.”
• Emotionally finished: You no longer want to continue a situation. For example, “I’m done with this argument.”

A phrase that works for completing a task might not sound natural when confirming a deal. Always consider what you want to communicate.

How to Use Done in Different Languages

When learning how to say “done” in another language, start with a complete sentence rather than memorizing a single word.

• At work: Learn how to say that a task or project is complete.
• At home: Practice phrases for finishing chores or preparing a meal.
• With friends: Learn informal expressions that communicate that something is finished.
• In professional situations: Prefer polite, clear expressions suitable for colleagues or clients.
• In messages: Use short expressions when the meaning is obvious from the conversation.

For example, Spanish speakers may say Ya terminé to mean “I’m finished” or “I’ve finished.” French speakers may use C’est fait to mean “It’s done.” The best choice depends on the sentence and situation.

Formal vs. Informal Ways to Say Done

Some languages offer different expressions depending on whom you are speaking to.

• Informal conversations: Short phrases such as “Done!” or “Finished!” are often sufficient when the context is clear.
• Professional communication: A complete sentence such as “The task has been completed” may sound more appropriate.
• Polite responses: Some languages use grammatical forms, honorifics, or additional words to show respect.
• Quick confirmations: When accepting an arrangement, use a phrase that means “Agreed” or “It’s a deal” rather than a literal translation of “finished.”

Remember that a phrase can be grammatically correct but still sound unnatural if it does not fit the situation.

Common Mistakes When Translating Done

Avoid these common mistakes when using translations of “done”:

• Translating every situation literally: The word can mean completed, finished, ready, or agreed, depending on context.
• Ignoring grammatical gender: In languages such as Spanish, French, and Hindi, some forms change according to grammatical gender or the subject.
• Confusing ready with finished: Something that is ready may be prepared for use, while something finished may simply have ended.
• Using informal language in formal settings: A casual expression may not be suitable for a professional email.
• Relying entirely on pronunciation spelling: English pronunciation guides are approximations and cannot represent every sound accurately.

Reading a phrase in a complete sentence is one of the easiest ways to understand its intended meaning.

How to Remember Done in Different Languages

Use these simple techniques to remember the translations more effectively:

• Learn three phrases at a time: Start with languages you use most often.
• Practice complete sentences: Memorize expressions such as “My work is finished” instead of isolated words.
• Connect phrases to real activities: Say the phrase when you finish studying, cooking, or working.
• Listen to native speakers: Audio examples can help you understand pronunciation, rhythm, and natural speech.
• Review regularly: Revisit the phrases after a day, several days, and a week.

Learning a small number of useful phrases and using them correctly is more effective than memorizing translations without understanding their context.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say done in different languages?

You can say hecho in Spanish, C’est fait in French, fertig in German, and xong rồi in Vietnamese. The best expression depends on whether you mean a task is complete, something is ready, or an agreement has been made.

What is the difference between done and finished?

Both words can describe completion. “Done” is common in expressions such as “It’s done,” while “finished” often emphasizes that an activity or process has ended. Their closest translations can vary between languages.

How do you say done in 10 different languages?

Here are 10 examples:

• Spanish: Hecho
• French: C’est fait
• German: Erledigt
• Italian: Fatto
• Portuguese: Feito
• Hindi: हो गया
• Urdu: ہو گیا
• Japanese: 終わりました
• Korean: 끝났어요
• Indonesian: Sudah selesai

The precise meaning and natural usage depend on the context.

Is there one word for done in every language?

No. Some languages have a short word that expresses completion, while others commonly use a full phrase or sentence. Grammatical rules and the intended meaning can also affect which expression is appropriate.

How can I pronounce done in other languages correctly?

Start with the pronunciation guide provided for each phrase, then listen to a native speaker if possible. Pay attention to syllables, stress, vowel sounds, and tones where relevant. English-based pronunciation guides are helpful starting points but may not capture every sound exactly.

Conclusion

Learning how to say done in different languages helps you communicate completion, confirm tasks, and understand everyday expressions across cultures. The most important thing is to choose a phrase that matches your intended meaning, whether you are finishing a project, preparing a meal, or agreeing to a plan. Practice a few translations at a time, and use complete sentences to develop confidence.