Finisca

Finisca is a verb form in Italian derived from the infinitive finire, meaning to finish or to end. It is most commonly encountered as the present subjunctive form used after subordinate clauses introduced by che, and it can also function as the formal imperative for the polite address Lei in certain contexts.

In the present subjunctive, the forms are: io finisca, tu finisca, lui/lei finisca, noi finiamo, voi finiate, loro finiscano. The form finisca appears in the third-person singular and is used with che clauses; finiamo is used for noi, finiate for voi, and finiscano for loro. This pattern reflects Italian’s use of the -isc- variant in the present tense of many -ire verbs, adapted for the subjunctive mood.

Usage of finisca centers on expressions of doubt, possibility, desire, or necessity within dependent clauses. It appears after verbs and expressions such as è possibile che, spero che, credo che, è necessario che, and simili. In addition, finisca can serve as the formal imperative of Lei: Finisca subito, a polite command meaning “Finish immediately.” The informal imperatives use other forms (finisci, finisciamo, etc.) rather than this subjunctive form.

Etymology and orthography: finire derives from Latin finis (end). The present subjunctive form finisca reflects the usual Italian subjunctive endings for -ire verbs with the -isca mood, accommodating the stem fin- with the characteristic -sca. The word is common in standard Italian and appears across literature, journalism, and education, particularly in formal or carefully phrased sentences.