Fertig sein
Example: Ich bin morgen mit meinen Hausaufgaben fertig.
Definition
"Fertig sein" means to have completed or finished a task or activity. For example, saying "Ich bin morgen mit meinen Hausaufgaben fertig" means that the person will have completed their homework by tomorrow.
Translations
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be finished -
klaar zijn -
estar llest -
être prêt
Etymology
The phrase "fertig sein" comes from the German adjective "fertig," meaning ready or finished, combined with the verb "sein," meaning to be. Together, it literally translates to 'to be finished,' capturing the state of completion. Did you know that "fertig" originally comes from Old High German "ferti," indicating readiness or completion?
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