kết thúc
[ket̚˧˦ tʰʊwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) end (extreme part)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to end (in/with something); to come to an end; to close
Examples
Mùa mưa sắp kết thúc.The wet season is coming to an end soon.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to bring to an end
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
come to an end
Finish or stop existing
English
Near equivalent
bring to an end
To stop or terminate something
English
Near equivalent
cáo chung
(verb) to come to an end
Tiếng Việt · via come to an end
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Common questions
What does “kết thúc” mean?
(noun) end (extreme part)
Is “kết thúc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“come to an end” (English) — near equivalent.