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もう終わった
mō owatta
What does "もう終わった" mean in English?
already finished宿題はもう終わった。
I've already finished my homework.
How to use "もう終わった" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
To have completed something in the past with no intention of continuing or revisiting it.
プロジェクトはもう終わった。
The project is already finished.
そのドラマ、もう終わった？
Is that drama already finished?
Commonly used to indicate finality or completion without further action.
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Pro Tip
Natural Usage
Use もう終わった when you want to emphasize that something is completely done and no longer relevant. It’s stronger than just saying 終わりました.
Gold Rule
Finality Implication
The phrase implies finality. Avoid using it if there’s a chance the task might resume later.
Word Origin
Combination of もう (already) + 終わった (past tense of 終わる, to finish). The phrase emphasizes finality and completion.
Usage Notes
Used in both casual and formal contexts to indicate that something is definitively over. Often implies no need for further discussion or action.
Word Breakdown
もう
already
adverb終わった
past tense of 終わる (to finish)
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