similar split · similar, verbs
Finish vs Complete in Korean
When you {끝내다} something, you finish it. When you {완료하다} something, you complete it fully.
How these words work together
Both '끝내다' and '완료하다' mean to finish or complete something in Korean. '끝내다' is more commonly used in everyday conversation and focuses on finishing an action or task. '완료하다' is more formal and often used in official or written contexts to indicate that something has been fully completed. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right word depending on the situation.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 끝내다 | kkeunnaeda | Finish |
| 완료하다 | wanryohada | Complete |
Example sentences
숙제를 다 끝냈어요.
I finished all my homework.
프로젝트를 완료했습니다.
I have completed the project.
책을 끝내고 나서 쉬었어요.
I rested after finishing the book.
Practice these words in context? Open the vocab quiz · Browse how-to-say word guides.