fertig

adjective
ready
A1

Fertig means 'ready' or 'finished' (can also mean 'done'). Used predicatively with sein (ich bin fertig) and in the structure 'mit etwas fertig sein' (with + dative) meaning 'to be finished with something'. Gradable adjective (comparative fertiger, superlative am fertigsten). Antonym: unfertig.

Examples

Ich bin mit der Arbeit fertig.
I'm finished with the work.
Die Handwerker waren erst fertig, als der Regen endlich aufhörte und die Geräte abgedeckt worden waren.
The craftsmen were only finished when the rain finally stopped and the equipment had been covered.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativefertiger
Superlativeam fertigsten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️imagine a checkmark and someone saying 'fertig!' when a task is done
👂sounds like 'furry' but think 'finished' — 'fertig' = ready/finished

Notes

Common adjectival predicate. 'fertig sein' is a frequent fixed phrase meaning 'to be finished/ready'.

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