Meaning
Is used when asking a person if he or she has finished doing something.
Today’s Sentences
- Are you done with your lunch?
- Are you done with that pen?
- Are you done with the dishes?
- Are you done with your project?
- Are you done with your chores?
01
Are you done with your lunch?
Situation 1
Are you done with your lunch?
Actually, we’re just finishing up.
Ok, I’ll come back in a bit.
Thank you.
Situation 2
I think I’m gonna start the dishes.
Now?
Are you done with your lunch?
Yes, I am.
Thanks for the lovely meal.
Writer’s Note:
This question may sound impolite but it depends on the circumstances at hand. Situation 1 occurs at a restaurant when a waitress in asking if she can clear your plates. The customers are still working on (eating) their meal and says he’s just finishing up. The second situation occurs at home with someone asking if they are done with their meal in order to wash the dishes.
In both situations, they are asking politely but when read, it might sound impolite or rude.
02
Are you done with that pen?
Situation 1
Are you done with that pen?
Yes, I haven’t used a fountain pen before.
I’ve had this one since University.
You must have an emotional attachment to it.
Situation
Are you done with that pen?
Yes.
Thanks for letting me borrow it.
No problem.
It’s my lucky pen.
I can see why you like it.
03
Are you done with the dishes?
Situation
Are you done with the dishes?
Almost!
Could you dry them as well?
Sure.
04
Are you done with your project?
Situation 1
This is taking so long.
Are you done with your project?
Not even close.
Can I help you in any way?
Situation 2
Are you done with your project?
Our team just finalized the last section.
Great!
Let’s have a meeting for the next project then.
Sure.
Update the meeting info on our calendar!
05
Are you done with your chores?
Situation 1
Are you done with your chores?
Not yet.
When do you think you’ll be finished?
I’ll be done in another half hour.
Situation 2
Can we go get some ice cream?
Are you done with your chores?
No. I haven’t even started.
Tell you what,
let’s get ice cream when you’ve done all your chores.
Are you done with this session? Are you done studying for today?
It’s great to see you again! 😁 Week 3 and going strong. What did you think of today’s lesson. Any questions? Don’t be shy, ask away.
