Bedeutung
Eating everything on one's plate.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Tack för maten' ritual is essential. After saying you are 'klar', you must thank the cook. Similar to Sweden, but sometimes 'färdig' is used more frequently than 'klar'. In fast-paced city life, people might just say 'Jag är klar' and start looking at their phones, though it's considered slightly rude. Children are taught to 'äta upp' (eat everything) to avoid food waste, which is a big part of the 'miljötänk' (environmental thinking).
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'klar med'. It works for everything: 'klar med boken', 'klar med jobbet', 'klar med läxan'.
Don't say 'Jag är färdig'
While 'färdig' is okay, 'klar' is much more common for food in Sweden. 'Färdig' can sometimes sound like you are 'done for' or 'exhausted'.
Bedeutung
Eating everything on one's plate.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'klar med'. It works for everything: 'klar med boken', 'klar med jobbet', 'klar med läxan'.
Don't say 'Jag är färdig'
While 'färdig' is okay, 'klar' is much more common for food in Sweden. 'Färdig' can sometimes sound like you are 'done for' or 'exhausted'.
Wait for others
In Sweden, it's polite to stay at the table until everyone is 'klar'. Don't just say it and run!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Är du klar ___ maten än?
In Swedish, the phrase is always 'klar med' when referring to finishing a task or a meal.
Which sentence means 'I will soon be finished eating'?
Välj rätt mening:
'Blir snart klar' indicates a future state of completion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vill du ha kaffe? B: Ja gärna, när jag ___.
This is the most natural way to say you'll have coffee once you've finished your meal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A waiter wants to take your plate.
Waiters use this to ask if they can clear the table.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Klar vs. Färdig
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÄr du klar ___ maten än?
In Swedish, the phrase is always 'klar med' when referring to finishing a task or a meal.
Välj rätt mening:
'Blir snart klar' indicates a future state of completion.
A: Vill du ha kaffe? B: Ja gärna, när jag ___.
This is the most natural way to say you'll have coffee once you've finished your meal.
A waiter wants to take your plate.
Waiters use this to ask if they can clear the table.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, if you are at the table, it is obvious what you are finished with. 'Jag är klar' is very common.
'Bli klar' is the process of finishing. 'Vara klar' is the state of being finished. 'Jag blir klar snart' vs 'Jag är klar nu'.
You can still say 'Jag är klar med maten', but it's more polite to say 'Jag orkar inte mer' (I can't manage any more).
No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
Prepositions are often arbitrary. In Swedish, you are 'clear with' something, not 'clear of' it.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Äta upp
similarTo eat everything on the plate.
Maten är klar
contrastThe food is ready to be served.
Vara mätt
similarTo be full/satiated.
Duka av
builds onTo clear the table.
