Meaning
To complete the tasks or responsibilities assigned to oneself.
Cultural Background
In Indian offices, 'अपना काम खत्म करना' is often used to signal that one is ready to leave for the day, as staying late is sometimes expected. Teachers often use this phrase to tell students to finish their classwork before the bell rings.
Use 'अपना'
Always use 'अपना' when referring to your own work. It makes you sound much more natural.
Formality
In formal emails, use 'समाप्त' instead of 'खत्म' to sound more professional.
Meaning
To complete the tasks or responsibilities assigned to oneself.
Use 'अपना'
Always use 'अपना' when referring to your own work. It makes you sound much more natural.
Formality
In formal emails, use 'समाप्त' instead of 'खत्म' to sound more professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
मैंने कल अपना काम _____ लिया।
The correct compound verb is 'खत्म कर लिया'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires the ergative 'ने' marker.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match: अपना काम खत्म करना
The phrase literally means to finish one's work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुमने प्रोजेक्ट पूरा किया? B: हाँ, _____ ।
This is the natural response to confirm completion.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैंने कल अपना काम _____ लिया।
The correct compound verb is 'खत्म कर लिया'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Past tense requires the ergative 'ने' marker.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase literally means to finish one's work.
A: क्या तुमने प्रोजेक्ट पूरा किया? B: हाँ, _____ ।
This is the natural response to confirm completion.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable for homework or projects.
It is neutral. Use it with friends or colleagues.
Because 'खत्म करना' is a transitive verb in the past tense.
'समाप्त' is more formal and often used in writing.
It is better to say 'मेरा काम खत्म हो गया' (My work is finished).
Yes, it is very common across all Hindi-speaking regions.
Use 'मैं अपना काम खत्म कर रहा हूँ'.
No, it is a very polite and standard way to speak.
Related Phrases
काम पूरा करना
synonymTo complete work
काम निपटाना
similarTo wrap up work
काम शुरू करना
contrastTo start work
