Meaning
Completing a task.
Cultural Background
Saying 'Jeg er færdig' at the dinner table is often followed by 'Tak for mad' (Thanks for the food), which is a mandatory social ritual in Danish homes. Danes value punctuality. If you say 'Jeg er færdig klokken to', you are expected to be exactly done at 2:00 PM. On Danish Instagram or TikTok, you'll often see the hashtag #færdig when someone completes a fitness challenge or a DIY project. In Danish schools, students are encouraged to say 'Jeg er færdig' to get the teacher's attention for the next task, promoting independence.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember to use 'med' if you mention the object. 'Jeg er færdig med...'
Don't say 'Jeg er slut'
It sounds very strange to native speakers and can be accidentally offensive.
Meaning
Completing a task.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember to use 'med' if you mention the object. 'Jeg er færdig med...'
Don't say 'Jeg er slut'
It sounds very strange to native speakers and can be accidentally offensive.
Exhaustion
Use 'Jeg er helt færdig' to sound more like a native when you are tired.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am finished with the book'.
Jeg er færdig ___ bogen.
In Danish, we always use 'med' after 'færdig' to indicate what we are finished with.
Which sentence is correct for 'We are finished'?
Choose the plural form:
Adjectives must agree with plural subjects by adding an '-e'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter wants to take your plate.
'Jeg er færdig' tells the waiter you are done eating.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du klar til at gå? B: Nej, jeg er ikke ___ endnu.
B is saying they haven't finished what they are doing yet.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Færdig vs Klar
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg er færdig ___ bogen.
In Danish, we always use 'med' after 'færdig' to indicate what we are finished with.
Choose the plural form:
Adjectives must agree with plural subjects by adding an '-e'.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter wants to take your plate.
'Jeg er færdig' tells the waiter you are done eating.
A: Er du klar til at gå? B: Nej, jeg er ikke ___ endnu.
B is saying they haven't finished what they are doing yet.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but it usually means they are exhausted or their career/reputation is over.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context.
'Færdig' is more common in speech; 'afsluttet' is more formal and used for projects or cases.
You say 'Jeg er næsten færdig'.
Related Phrases
at være klar
similarTo be ready
at gøre færdig
builds onTo finish something
helt færdig
specialized formCompletely exhausted
færdigarbejdet
specialized formFully processed
