N4verbte-formstate
てある (te aru) - Has been done
[Transitive verb て] + ある
Quick answer
[Transitive verb て] + ある means "Something has been done (state)". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Something has been done (state)
Explanation
てある expresses a state resulting from a completed action.
Examples
窓が開けてあります。
まどがあけてあります。
The window has been opened (and is still open).
机の上に本が置いてあります。
つくえのうえにほんがおいてあります。
A book has been placed on the desk.
Practice this grammar
[Transitive verb て] + ある
Which sentence correctly uses "てある (te aru) - Has been done"?