てある

Meaning & usage

Have been done; has been done; be done | Something has been done to something and the resultant state of that action remains.

Example sentences 3

1. それはもうジョンに話してある・あります。

   It's been told to John already.

2. 窓が開けてある。

   The window has been open/is open.

3. 飲み物はもう買ってあります。

   Drinks have already been bought.