Tapusin (en. Finish)

/taˈpu.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the ending or completion of something.
We need to finish this before going home.
Kailangan natin itong tapusin bago mag-uwian.
Carrying out the final step in any process.
Maria completed her project on time.
Tinapos ni Maria ang kanyang proyekto sa takdang oras.
Completing a task or duty.
The teacher asked for help to finish the assignments.
Ang guro ay humingi ng pagtulong upang tapusin ang mga takdang-aralin.

Etymology

Derived from 'tapos' and 'in'

Common Phrases and Expressions

finish the fight
Conclude or finish the fight.
tapusin ang laban
finish the project
Conclude or complete the project.
tapusin ang proyekto

Related Words

done
The state of being complete or with nothing left to do.
tapos
completion
The complete execution of a situation or task.
k complete

Slang Meanings

To wrap something up
I was scared to finish this project because I might not do it well.
Natakot akong i-tapusin ang project na ito kasi baka hindi ko magawa.
To finish up
We need to finish that assignment so we can relax.
Kailangan na nating tapusin 'yang assignment para makapahinga.
Shut it down
Enough already, wrap up that conversation.
Tama na, tapusin mo na 'yang usapan.
To stop or give up
I feel like we should just end this fight.
Feeling ko, tapusin na lang natin 'tong laban na 'to.