จบ

Explanation

The core image of จบ is reaching the final point of something that has been continuing. It works naturally with events and tasks, as in หนังจบแล้ว “the movie is over,” งานจบแล้ว “the work is finished,” and อ่านจบ “finish reading.” In education, เรียนจบ and จบจาก + school name are key patterns for graduating. In conversation, forms such as จบแล้ว, ยังไม่จบ, and ก็จบ are very common.

Usage

Used when movies, classes, meetings, work, reading, or discussions end, and when someone graduates or completes a program of study. In speech, it can also mark that a topic, problem, or argument is being closed.

Caution

For ending a romantic relationship, เลิกกัน is the normal word for “break up.” จบกัน can be used, but it often sounds more emotional or final, like “we’re done.”

1 end synonyms

• สิ้นสุด

  สิ้นสุด is a more formal word for ending or coming to an end. จบ is the everyday core word and works naturally in both speech and writing.

• เลิก

  lə̂ək finish (for the day)

  เลิก means to stop, quit, or call something off, and it can imply stopping before completion. จบ means something reaches its end or is brought to a close.

• เสร็จ

  เสร็จ focuses on something being done or completed, especially a task or errand. จบ is broader and emphasizes reaching the end of an ongoing event, story, discussion, or matter.

2 graduate synonyms

• สำเร็จการศึกษา

  สำเร็จการศึกษา is a formal expression for graduating or completing education. จบ and เรียนจบ are more common and natural in everyday conversation.

3 end synonyms

• ท้าย

  tháay end

  ท้าย often refers to the back or final part of something as a position. จบ focuses on the point where something ends or the resulting ending.