Italian Phrase
Finisco i compiti.
Meaning
It means “I finish the homework.” The speaker is stating that they are completing their school assignments, either right now or as a habit.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to tell someone that you have just finished, or are about to finish, your homework. It works in casual conversation with friends, teachers, or family.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Finiscoicompiti
Present Indicative – -are verbs
Finire is a regular -ire verb; the first‑person singular present ends in -o (finisco).
Definite Article “i”
“i” is the masculine plural definite article, used here because “compiti” is plural.
Direct Object Placement
The object (i compiti) follows the verb in a simple declarative sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Hai finito i compiti?
Have you finished the homework?
Sì, finisco i compiti adesso.
Yes, I’m finishing the homework now.
✕Common Mistakes
Finisci i compiti.
Finisci is second‑person singular; it means ‘you finish the homework.’
Finisco il compiti.
The article must agree in gender and number; use “i compiti” for plural.
Finisco a compiti.
The preposition “a” is unnecessary; the direct object follows the verb directly.
↔Alternatives
Ho finito i compiti.
I have finished the homework.
Sto finendo i compiti.
I am finishing the homework.
Completo i compiti.
I complete the homework.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, students often discuss their homework after school. Saying “Finisco i compiti” can imply you’re still at school or just got home. If you want to stress that you already completed them, use the past perfect “Ho finito i compiti.”