tun
Translation
done, made
Examples
Die Arbeit ist getan.
The work is done.
Was hast du getan?
What have you done?
Gesagt, getan.
Said and done.
Grammar Patterns
have ((sth.)) done (to have done something) I have done my work.
be done (for something to be finished) The work is done.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gemacht (made), erledigt (finished); Antonyms: ungetan (undone)
Etymology
From Old High German 'tuon'. The prefix 'ge-' marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'get done'. 'Getan' is what you have 'gotten done'.