Fertig
Example: Ich bin mit meiner Hausaufgabe endlich fertig.
Definition
"Fertig" describes the state of being finished or completed, especially after completing a task or work. For example, in the sentence 'Ich bin mit meiner Hausaufgabe endlich fertig,' it means 'I am finally done with my homework.'
Etymology
The word "fertig" originates from Old High German 'ferti,' meaning 'ready' or 'prepared.' It is related to the verb 'fertigen,' meaning 'to make ready.' Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'fit,' which originally meant 'ready' or 'suitable.'
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"Fertig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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