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Italian Phrase

Finisco alle cinque.

/fiˈni.sko ˈal.le ˈtʃiŋ.kwe/
Meaning"I finish at five."
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Meaning

This phrase indicates the time at which a person completes a task, typically a workday or a specific activity. It uses the present tense of the verb 'finire' to express a scheduled or habitual action.

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When to use

Use this phrase when someone asks about your schedule or when you want to inform others of your availability after work or school. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Finiscoallecinque

1

Finisco (Finire)

This is the first-person singular present form of 'finire'. It is an '-isc-' verb, where '-isc-' is inserted between the stem and the ending.

2

Alle

This is a contracted preposition (a + le). In Italian, time is expressed using feminine plural articles because 'ore' (hours) is feminine plural.

🗨In Conversation

A

A che ora finisci di lavorare oggi?

What time do you finish working today?

Finisco alle cinque.

I finish at five.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Io finire alle cinque.

    You must conjugate the verb 'finire' to 'finisco' for the first person singular 'I'.

  • Finisco a cinque.

    Use the articulated preposition 'alle' (a + le) before plural hours instead of the simple preposition 'a'.

↔Alternatives

  • Termino alle cinque.

    I terminate/finish at five.

  • Smetto alle cinque.

    I stop at five.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, standard office hours often end around 5:00 or 6:00 PM. However, many retail shops may stay open later, sometimes until 7:30 or 8:00 PM, after taking a mid-day break known as 'riposo'.