Signification
Stating that a task is completed.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish workplaces, being 'klar' on time is a matter of pride. Punctuality is key, and 'Jag är klar' is often said exactly at the deadline. At the dinner table, it is polite to wait until everyone is 'klar' before leaving, but you can signal your own status clearly. In Finland-Swedish, 'klar' is used similarly, but you might hear 'färdig' slightly more often in formal contexts. In international Swedish companies (like IKEA or Volvo), 'klar' is used as a milestone marker in project management software.
The 'Med' Rule
Always use 'med' if you want to say what you are finished with. 'Jag är klar med...'.
Slut vs Klar
Never say 'Jag är slut' at a restaurant unless you want to tell the waiter you are dying of exhaustion!
Signification
Stating that a task is completed.
The 'Med' Rule
Always use 'med' if you want to say what you are finished with. 'Jag är klar med...'.
Slut vs Klar
Never say 'Jag är slut' at a restaurant unless you want to tell the waiter you are dying of exhaustion!
Agreement
If you are talking about a group (we), always use 'klara'. It makes you sound much more native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'klar' (klar, klart, or klara).
Vi är ______ med läxan.
'Vi' is plural, so we must use 'klara'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The food is ready'?
Choose one:
'Maten är klar' is the standard way to say food is ready to eat.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are finished with your meal at a restaurant.
'Jag är klar' signals you have finished eating.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är du ______ med datorn? B: Ja, du kan ta den nu.
The subject is 'du' (singular), so 'klar' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Jag är klar'
Food
- • Finished eating
- • Food is ready
Work
- • Task done
- • Project finished
Time
- • Ready to go
- • Almost finished
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi är ______ med läxan.
'Vi' is plural, so we must use 'klara'.
Choose one:
'Maten är klar' is the standard way to say food is ready to eat.
Situation: You are finished with your meal at a restaurant.
'Jag är klar' signals you have finished eating.
A: Är du ______ med datorn? B: Ja, du kan ta den nu.
The subject is 'du' (singular), so 'klar' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it means the person is finished or ready.
They are mostly synonyms, but 'färdig' is used more for 'prepared' or 'cooked'.
Say 'Jag är nästan klar'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite in all settings.
No, but 'klarsynt' means 'perceptive'.
No, it can also mean 'clear' (like water) or 'of course'.
It's a common way to say 'Done!' or 'Settled!'.
Yes, it means 'I'm done for the day'.
Both work, but 'Jag är klar' is slightly more common.
Add an 'a': 'Vi är klara'.
Expressions liées
Jag är färdig
synonymI am finished/done
Jag är redo
similarI am ready
Helt klart
builds onAbsolutely/Clearly
Klarvaken
specialized formWide awake
