German Conversation · Level 21
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IPA/bəˈʁaɪ̯t/
Ich sprach mit einem bereiten Freund, bevor ich ging.
I spoke with a friend who was ready before I left.
Er war nicht bereit zu sprechen.
He was not ready to speak.
A person has the needed preparation and is willing to respond when a situation calls.
bereit zu sprechen
ready to speak
bereit zuzuhören
ready to listen
fertig: Fully completed, with nothing more needing to be done.
vorbereitet: Organized and equipped to deal with what comes next.
bereitwillig: Eager to carry out a requested task.
Man ist für eine bestimmte Situation oder Aufgabe so vorbereitet, dass man angemessen reagieren kann.
Bereit continues Old High German bireit through Middle High German bereit and belongs to the Germanic word family related to English ready.