المعنى
Used to state that a task or activity is completed.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Trapattoni' press conference of 1998 is a cultural touchstone. His broken German 'Ich habe fertig' is still used today as a joke to end a meeting or a long speech. In Austria, you might hear 'Ich bin bedient' as a synonym for being 'done' with a situation, often in a negative or frustrated sense. Swiss German speakers might use 'fertig' similarly, but often emphasize the 'ready' aspect with 'bereit' in more formal contexts. Declaring 'Ich bin fertig' at the end of the day is a signal for 'Feierabend'. It is culturally respected that once you are 'fertig', you are no longer reachable for work.
The 'Mit' Rule
Always remember: Fertig + MIT + Dative. It's the most common way to specify a task.
Avoid 'Ich habe'
Even though English says 'I have finished', German never uses 'haben' with 'fertig' in standard grammar.
المعنى
Used to state that a task or activity is completed.
The 'Mit' Rule
Always remember: Fertig + MIT + Dative. It's the most common way to specify a task.
Avoid 'Ich habe'
Even though English says 'I have finished', German never uses 'haben' with 'fertig' in standard grammar.
The Meme
If you want to make Germans laugh after a long explanation, say 'Ich habe fertig!'
Exhaustion
If you are really tired, add 'völlig' or 'total' before 'fertig' to sound more natural.
اختبر نفسك
Which auxiliary verb is correct?
Ich ____ fertig mit dem Essen.
In German, we use 'sein' (bin) with 'fertig'.
Fill in the correct preposition and article (Dative).
Bist du fertig ____ ____ {die|f} Hausaufgabe?
'Fertig' is paired with 'mit' + Dative. 'Hausaufgabe' is feminine, so 'der' in Dative.
Match the meaning of 'fertig' to the situation.
Situation: You just ran 10km and are sitting on the ground.
In this context, 'fertig' describes your physical state of being 'wiped out'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommst du mit ins Kino? B: Ja, aber ich muss noch arbeiten. Ich bin in zehn Minuten ____.
'Fertig' is the most natural way to say you'll be ready/done in a few minutes.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Fertig vs. Bereit
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينIch ____ fertig mit dem Essen.
In German, we use 'sein' (bin) with 'fertig'.
Bist du fertig ____ ____ {die|f} Hausaufgabe?
'Fertig' is paired with 'mit' + Dative. 'Hausaufgabe' is feminine, so 'der' in Dative.
Situation: You just ran 10km and are sitting on the ground.
In this context, 'fertig' describes your physical state of being 'wiped out'.
A: Kommst du mit ins Kino? B: Ja, aber ich muss noch arbeiten. Ich bin in zehn Minuten ____.
'Fertig' is the most natural way to say you'll be ready/done in a few minutes.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIn a very dramatic or slang context, yes, it can mean you are 'done for' or 'finished', but usually it just means you are very tired.
No. 'Fertig' is 'finished' or 'ready to go'. 'Bereit' is 'prepared' or 'willing'.
He translated literally from Italian 'Ho finito'. It's grammatically wrong in German but became a famous meme.
You say 'Ich bin fertig mit dir.' It's quite strong and usually means the relationship is over.
Yes! 'Das Essen ist fertig' means 'Dinner is ready'.
'Erledigt' is specifically for tasks that are 'taken care of'. 'Fertig' is more general.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
No, you would say 'Der Film ist zu Ende.'
It means you are 100% exhausted or completely finished with something.
Not when used with 'sein' (e.g., Ich bin fertig). It only changes if it's before a noun (e.g., Das fertige Essen).
It's better to say 'Ich bin fertig mit dem Lesen' (Dative noun).
Yes, it's universal, though the pronunciation of the '-ig' changes.
You would usually say 'Die Batterie ist leer', but 'Die Batterie ist fertig' can colloquially mean it's broken/dead.
In the sense of completion, 'unfertig'. In the sense of starting, 'anfangen'.
عبارات ذات صلة
fix und fertig
specialized formcompletely exhausted or completely finished
bereit
similarready
erledigt
synonymdone/taken care of
beendet
formal synonymfinished/ended
fertig machen
builds onto finish something or to destroy someone
