Urdu · Common Verbs
ختم کرنا
khatam karna
To finish
Beginnerverb
Definition
To bring something to an end.
Example
میں پانچ بجے کام ختم کرتا ہوں۔
I finish work at five.
Etymology
'ختم کرنا' (khatam karna) is derived from the Arabic 'ختم' (khatama) meaning 'to finish'. The term has been absorbed into Urdu, showcasing the influence of Arabic on Urdu vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'ختم کرنا' is used in everyday conversation, formal writing, and academic contexts when referring to completion or termination of tasks.
Literary Heritage
Appears in various pieces of literature and poetry, often tied to themes of conclusion and finality.