Italian Phrase
Finisco alle sei.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate the time at which you complete an activity, most commonly work or an academic class. It utilizes the present tense of the verb 'finire' to express a habitual action or a scheduled event in the near future.
When to use
Use this phrase when a colleague or friend asks about your daily schedule or what time you will be free to meet. It is the standard way to communicate your end-of-day timing in both professional and casual settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Finiscoallesei
Finire (Finisco)
'Finire' is an -ire verb that requires the -isc- suffix in certain present tense forms, such as 'finisco' for 'I finish'.
Alle
This is a combined preposition (a + le) used specifically for telling time with plural numbers (from 2 to 12).
🗨In Conversation
A che ora finisci di lavorare oggi?
What time do you finish working today?
Finisco alle sei.
I finish at six.
✕Common Mistakes
Io finire alle sei.
The verb must be conjugated to 'finisco' to agree with the first-person subject.
Finisco a sei.
Italian requires the articulated preposition 'alle' (a + le) before plural hours.
↔Alternatives
Termino alle sei.
I terminate/finish at six (more formal).
Stacco alle sei.
I knock off at six (informal/work slang).
Cultural Tip
While Italians use the 24-hour clock for official schedules like trains or movies, they almost always use the 12-hour clock in spoken conversation. If there is ambiguity between morning and evening, you can add 'di sera' (in the evening) or 'di pomeriggio' (in the afternoon).