Example: Ich bin morgen mit dem Projekt endlich fertig.
Definition
"Fertig sein" means to have completed or finished a task or project. It implies that something is done and no further work is needed. For example, saying "Ich bin morgen mit dem Projekt endlich fertig" means the project will be completed by tomorrow.
Translations
be finished
estar listo
klaar zijn
estar llest
être prêt
Etymology
The phrase "fertig sein" comes from the German adjective "fertig," meaning ready or finished, combined with "sein," the verb to be. It literally means 'to be finished.' The word "fertig" has roots in Old High German "fertic," related to completing or preparing something fully.
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be finished