Translation of German word "fertig" to English
fertig
/ˈfɛʁtɪç/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'ready / finished / completed / exhausted'.
How to use
fertig ('ready / finished') is an adjective: Ich bin fertig (I am ready / I am done). Colloquially: Ich bin total fertig (I am completely exhausted). Fertiggericht — Ready meal.
🇬🇧 English
ready / finished
Example
Ich bin fertig mit meiner Arbeit.
I am ready with my work.
Das Essen ist fertig und kann serviert werden.
The food is ready and can be served.
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Common phrases
- fertig sein— to be ready / finished
- fertig machen— to get ready / finish up
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The German word "fertig" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'ready / finished / completed / exhausted'."
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The German word "fertig" means "ready / finished" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin fertig mit meiner Arbeit." (which translates as "I am ready with my work.").
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