المعنى
Completing a task.
خلفية ثقافية
The '4 o'clock finish': Norwegians are very strict about finishing work on time to spend time with family or go outdoors. Saying 'Jeg er ferdig' at 16:00 is a standard social ritual. In the context of 'Takk for maten' (Thanks for the food), children are taught to say they are 'ferdig' before asking to leave the table. Directness is key. If you say you are 'ferdig,' people expect the work to be 100% complete. There is little room for 'almost finished' in a professional setting. After a long ski trip or hike, being 'helt ferdig' is seen as a badge of honor, showing you have pushed yourself physically.
The Silent G
Never pronounce the 'g' in 'ferdig.' It sounds like 'fer-dee.'
Ferdig vs. Klar
If you say 'Jeg er ferdig' when someone is waiting for you, they might think you just finished a task rather than being ready to leave.
المعنى
Completing a task.
The Silent G
Never pronounce the 'g' in 'ferdig.' It sounds like 'fer-dee.'
Ferdig vs. Klar
If you say 'Jeg er ferdig' when someone is waiting for you, they might think you just finished a task rather than being ready to leave.
Emphasis with 'Helt'
Add 'helt' (completely) before 'ferdig' to sound more native when you are tired.
Takk for maten
Always say 'Jeg er ferdig, takk for maten' at a Norwegian dinner table.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'ferdig' and the necessary preposition.
Vi er ______ ______ leksene våre.
Since the subject 'vi' is plural, we use 'ferdige'. The preposition to link to the task is 'med'.
Which sentence is correct when you are ready to leave the house?
Hvilken setning er riktig?
'Klar' means ready for a future action. 'Ferdig' means you finished a task.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. Jeg er helt ferdig. 2. Jeg er ferdig med boka. 3. Maten er ferdig.
'Helt ferdig' usually means exhausted, 'ferdig med boka' means finished reading, and 'maten er ferdig' means the meal is prepared.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Servitør: 'Vil du ha mer kaffe?' Deg: 'Nei takk, jeg er ______.'
In this context, 'ferdig' means you are done with your meal/drink. 'Mett' (full) would also work, but 'ferdig' is the best fit for the prompt.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Ferdig vs. Klar
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينVi er ______ ______ leksene våre.
Since the subject 'vi' is plural, we use 'ferdige'. The preposition to link to the task is 'med'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
'Klar' means ready for a future action. 'Ferdig' means you finished a task.
Match: 1. Jeg er helt ferdig. 2. Jeg er ferdig med boka. 3. Maten er ferdig.
'Helt ferdig' usually means exhausted, 'ferdig med boka' means finished reading, and 'maten er ferdig' means the meal is prepared.
Servitør: 'Vil du ha mer kaffe?' Deg: 'Nei takk, jeg er ______.'
In this context, 'ferdig' means you are done with your meal/drink. 'Mett' (full) would also work, but 'ferdig' is the best fit for the prompt.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but be careful. 'Han er ferdig' can mean he is exhausted, or it can mean his career/life is over depending on context.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The plural is 'ferdige.' For example: 'Vi er ferdige.'
You say 'Jeg er nesten ferdig.'
Yes, in compound words like 'ferdigmat' (ready-made food) or 'ferdigplen' (ready-made lawn).
It means 'end of discussion' or 'period.' It's a way to show that a decision is final.
Usually 'ferdig med' (finished with). 'Ferdig til' is rarer and usually means 'ready for' (e.g., ferdig til bruk - ready for use).
No, use 'Filmen er slutt.'
The opposite is 'uferdig' (unfinished) or 'i gang' (in progress).
No, it is the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular: 'en ferdig jobb,' 'et ferdig hus.'
عبارات ذات صلة
å være klar
similarTo be ready
å være slutt
contrastTo be over/ended
å være mett
specialized formTo be full (from food)
å være utslitt
synonymTo be worn out
ferdigstilt
specialized formCompleted (formal)
ferdigsnakket
specialized formEnd of discussion
