German word

parat

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈʁaːt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveon hand

Example

Hast du das Geld parat?

Do you have the money on hand?

Illustration for parat (on hand)

More examples

Für die Präsentation habe ich meine Notizen parat.

For the presentation, I have my notes ready.

Core concept

A needed item is already laid out or within immediate reach, so it can be used without delay.

Common phrases

  • die Antwort parat haben

    have the answer ready

  • Notizen parat haben

    have notes ready

Similar words

bereit: Fully prepared to begin an action or deal with a situation.
griffbereit: Close enough to reach and take hold of at once.
verfügbar: Able to be used or obtained when required.
vorhanden: Existing or present at the relevant place.

Definition in German

parat bezeichnet, dass etwas schon bereitgelegt oder so verfügbar ist, dass man es ohne Verzögerung nutzen kann.

Word origin

German parat derives from Latin paratus, the past participle of parare 'to prepare', meaning 'prepared'.

Usage tips

  • Parat commonly occurs in patterns such as etwas parat haben, etwas parat halten, and parat liegen, and it has a conversational tone.

Other meanings

  • readyadjective

Opposites

  • unfertigunfinishedadjective

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