selesai

Selesai is a word in Indonesian and Malay meaning finished, completed, or done. It functions as an adjective describing a state, as in Pekerjaan ini selesai, and as a predicative complement with verbs of completion, as in Saya telah selesai bekerja. The word can also be used as an exclamation to indicate that something has ended: Selesai!

Etymology and distribution: The term is native to Malay and Indonesian and is widely used across Malay-speaking regions and Indonesia. Its form is common to both languages, and it appears in formal written language as well as everyday speech.

Usage and nuance: Selesai denotes that a task or process has reached its end rather than merely being paused. It contrasts with words such as belum (not yet) or sedang (in progress). In everyday Indonesian, synonyms include beres (informal) and tuntas (emphasizing thorough completion). In written and official contexts, selesai appears in notices, schedules, and reports to indicate completion of a phase or activity.

Examples: Proyek ini sudah selesai. Kelas selesai pukul tujuh malam. Saya telah selesai membaca buku itu.