A1 Expression 중립

Ich bin fertig.

I am finished.

Used to state that a task or activity is completed.

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문화적 배경

The 'Trapattoni' press conference of 1998 is a cultural touchstone. His broken German 'Ich habe fertig' is still used today as a joke to end a meeting or a long speech. In Austria, you might hear 'Ich bin bedient' as a synonym for being 'done' with a situation, often in a negative or frustrated sense. Swiss German speakers might use 'fertig' similarly, but often emphasize the 'ready' aspect with 'bereit' in more formal contexts. Declaring 'Ich bin fertig' at the end of the day is a signal for 'Feierabend'. It is culturally respected that once you are 'fertig', you are no longer reachable for work.

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The 'Mit' Rule

Always remember: Fertig + MIT + Dative. It's the most common way to specify a task.

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Avoid 'Ich habe'

Even though English says 'I have finished', German never uses 'haben' with 'fertig' in standard grammar.

Used to state that a task or activity is completed.

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The 'Mit' Rule

Always remember: Fertig + MIT + Dative. It's the most common way to specify a task.

⚠️

Avoid 'Ich habe'

Even though English says 'I have finished', German never uses 'haben' with 'fertig' in standard grammar.

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The Meme

If you want to make Germans laugh after a long explanation, say 'Ich habe fertig!'

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Exhaustion

If you are really tired, add 'völlig' or 'total' before 'fertig' to sound more natural.

셀프 테스트

Which auxiliary verb is correct?

Ich ____ fertig mit dem Essen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: bin

In German, we use 'sein' (bin) with 'fertig'.

Fill in the correct preposition and article (Dative).

Bist du fertig ____ ____ {die|f} Hausaufgabe?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mit der

'Fertig' is paired with 'mit' + Dative. 'Hausaufgabe' is feminine, so 'der' in Dative.

Match the meaning of 'fertig' to the situation.

Situation: You just ran 10km and are sitting on the ground.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Exhausted

In this context, 'fertig' describes your physical state of being 'wiped out'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kommst du mit ins Kino? B: Ja, aber ich muss noch arbeiten. Ich bin in zehn Minuten ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fertig

'Fertig' is the most natural way to say you'll be ready/done in a few minutes.

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시각 학습 자료

Fertig vs. Bereit

Fertig
Finished task Ich bin fertig mit der Arbeit.
Ready to leave Ich bin fertig!
Bereit
Prepared for action Ich bin bereit für das Rennen.
Willing Ich bin bereit zu helfen.

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Which auxiliary verb is correct? Choose A1

Ich ____ fertig mit dem Essen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: bin

In German, we use 'sein' (bin) with 'fertig'.

Fill in the correct preposition and article (Dative). Fill Blank A2

Bist du fertig ____ ____ {die|f} Hausaufgabe?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mit der

'Fertig' is paired with 'mit' + Dative. 'Hausaufgabe' is feminine, so 'der' in Dative.

Match the meaning of 'fertig' to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You just ran 10km and are sitting on the ground.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Exhausted

In this context, 'fertig' describes your physical state of being 'wiped out'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kommst du mit ins Kino? B: Ja, aber ich muss noch arbeiten. Ich bin in zehn Minuten ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fertig

'Fertig' is the most natural way to say you'll be ready/done in a few minutes.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

In a very dramatic or slang context, yes, it can mean you are 'done for' or 'finished', but usually it just means you are very tired.

No. 'Fertig' is 'finished' or 'ready to go'. 'Bereit' is 'prepared' or 'willing'.

He translated literally from Italian 'Ho finito'. It's grammatically wrong in German but became a famous meme.

You say 'Ich bin fertig mit dir.' It's quite strong and usually means the relationship is over.

Yes! 'Das Essen ist fertig' means 'Dinner is ready'.

'Erledigt' is specifically for tasks that are 'taken care of'. 'Fertig' is more general.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

No, you would say 'Der Film ist zu Ende.'

It means you are 100% exhausted or completely finished with something.

Not when used with 'sein' (e.g., Ich bin fertig). It only changes if it's before a noun (e.g., Das fertige Essen).

It's better to say 'Ich bin fertig mit dem Lesen' (Dative noun).

Yes, it's universal, though the pronunciation of the '-ig' changes.

You would usually say 'Die Batterie ist leer', but 'Die Batterie ist fertig' can colloquially mean it's broken/dead.

In the sense of completion, 'unfertig'. In the sense of starting, 'anfangen'.

관련 표현

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fix und fertig

specialized form

completely exhausted or completely finished

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bereit

similar

ready

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erledigt

synonym

done/taken care of

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beendet

formal synonym

finished/ended

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fertig machen

builds on

to finish something or to destroy someone

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