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끝내 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate 끝내 (kkeutnae) with 끝 (kkeut) meaning “end” – think of “finally” as the moment when something ends.
• Picture yourself closing a book when you say 끝내 – it marks that everything is complete.

Explanations:
• 끝내 originates from the verb 끝내다 (kkeutnaeda), which means “to finish” or “to complete.”
• It is used in casual speech to indicate that a process or period has come to an end.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 마치다 (machida) – “to finish” or “to complete.”
• 완료하다 (wanryohada) – “to complete” or “to finalize.”

Alternate Meanings and Slang Usage:
• In slang, phrases like 끝내줘 (kkeutnae jwo) are used to mean “awesome” or “incredible,” implying that something is so good that it metaphorically “finishes” the competition.
• Among friends, using 끝내 can express enthusiastic approval or high praise.

Example Sentences:
• “수업을 끝내고 집에 갔다.”
  Romanized: “Sueobeul kkeutnaego jip-e gatda.”
  Translation: “I finished class and went home.”

• “게임을 끝내!”
  Romanized: “Geim-eul kkeutnae!”
  Translation: “Finish the game!” (used as a command)

• “오늘 하루를 끝내.”
  Romanized: “Oneul harureul kkeutnae.”
  Translation: “Finally, the day is over.”

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