Khalas
/ˈxɑː.lɑːs/noun
An Arabic word meaning 'finished' or 'done', often used to signify the completion of something.
Did you know?In Islamic tradition, the concept of 'Khalas' is tied to the notion of spiritual completion, often invoked in prayers and rituals for divine closure.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*ḳlṣ
“to finish or complete”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
خلاص (khalāṣ)
“completion or deliverance”
Modern Standard Arabic
Arabic
خلاص (khalāṣ)
“finished, done, or concluded”
20th Century
Arabic
خلاص (khalāṣ)
“commonly used in colloquial speech to denote the end of a task or situation.”