Signification
Stating that a task is complete.
Contexte culturel
Dutch people are very direct. 'Ik ben klaar' is often used to end a conversation quickly. Belgian Dutch speakers might use 'gereed' slightly more often in formal contexts. In a professional Dutch setting, saying 'Ik ben klaar' is a standard way to signal availability for the next task.
Context is key
Always check if you are using 'met' or 'voor'.
Don't be rude
Saying 'Ik ben klaar' abruptly can sound dismissive if not followed by a polite tone.
Signification
Stating that a task is complete.
Context is key
Always check if you are using 'met' or 'voor'.
Don't be rude
Saying 'Ik ben klaar' abruptly can sound dismissive if not followed by a polite tone.
Use 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end makes it sound more friendly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Ik ben klaar ___ mijn huiswerk.
Use 'met' for tasks.
Which is correct?
Ik ___ klaar.
Klaar is an adjective, so use 'zijn'.
Match the meaning.
Klaar mee vs Klaar voor
Klaar mee is negative, klaar voor is positive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben je klaar? B: ___
Simple confirmation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIk ben klaar ___ mijn huiswerk.
Use 'met' for tasks.
Ik ___ klaar.
Klaar is an adjective, so use 'zijn'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Klaar mee is negative, klaar voor is positive.
A: Ben je klaar? B: ___
Simple confirmation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsMostly, but 'af' is better for objects.
It is neutral and works in almost all situations.
It means you are fed up with something.
Use 'Ik ben klaar'.
It connects the state of being finished to the task.
Etymologically yes, but usage is different.
Expressions liées
Klaar is Kees
similarJob done.
Ik ben er klaar mee
contrastI am fed up.
Gereed
synonymReady.
