Bedeutung
Having completed a task or being ready.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are very direct. 'Ik ben klaar' is a standard way to end a conversation or a task without needing to apologize for finishing. In Belgium, 'klaar' is also used, but you might hear 'gereed' slightly more often in formal business settings than in the Netherlands. In Surinamese Dutch, the phrase is used identically, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. The usage remains standard, though the pace of speech might be more melodic.
Preposition check
Always remember: 'klaar met' for tasks, 'klaar voor' for events.
Sexual connotation
Be careful with the verb 'klaarkomen', as it has a sexual meaning. Stick to 'klaar zijn' for being finished.
Bedeutung
Having completed a task or being ready.
Preposition check
Always remember: 'klaar met' for tasks, 'klaar voor' for events.
Sexual connotation
Be careful with the verb 'klaarkomen', as it has a sexual meaning. Stick to 'klaar zijn' for being finished.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Ik ben ____ met mijn werk.
Klaar is the adjective used to mean finished.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
You must use 'zijn' with the adjective 'klaar'.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match: 1. Klaar met, 2. Klaar voor
Met is for tasks, voor is for events.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben je klaar? B: ____.
This is the standard response to 'Are you finished/ready?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk ben ____ met mijn werk.
Klaar is the adjective used to mean finished.
Choose the correct sentence.
You must use 'zijn' with the adjective 'klaar'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Met is for tasks, voor is for events.
A: Ben je klaar? B: ____.
This is the standard response to 'Are you finished/ready?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenMostly yes, but use 'voorbereid' for being prepared for an exam.
It is neutral. Use 'gereed' for very formal business.
Ik ben klaar met jou.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Klaarstaan
similarTo be standing ready
Klaarmaken
builds onTo prepare something
Klaarkomen
specialized formTo reach climax
Gereed zijn
synonymTo be ready
