German word

fertig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛʁtɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveready

Example

Die fertige Präsentation kann gezeigt werden.

The presentation is ready to be shown.

Illustration for fertig (ready)

More examples

Wir sind fertig zum Losgehen.

The finished presentation can be shown.

Core concept

A task reaches its endpoint, a prepared object awaits use, and a person has nothing left after exertion.

Common phrases

  • fertig zum Losgehen

    ready to leave

  • mit den Hausaufgaben fertig sein

    be done with one's homework

Similar words

bereit: Mentally or practically ready to start an activity or task.
vorbereitet: Prepared beforehand for a particular purpose or activity.
abgeschlossen: Fully completed, with the process brought to a close.
vollständig: Having all needed components and details.

Definition in German

Abgeschlossen oder so hergestellt sein, dass man etwas verwenden oder vorführen kann.

Word origin

Fertig comes through Middle High German vertic or fertic from Old High German fertīg, an adjective meaning ready or prepared.

Usage tips

  • In "mit etwas fertig sein," the dative phrase identifies what someone has finished or is done dealing with.

Other meanings

  • finishedadjective
  • exhaustedadjective

Opposites

  • unfertigincompleteadjective
  • unvorbereitetnot readyadjective

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