Meaning
To feel utterly tired or worn out after an effort.
Cultural Background
Germans often use this to signal they are done with work for the day. Similar usage, often heard in casual conversation. Understood, though 'kaputt' is also very common.
Don't overthink it
It's just a set phrase. Don't try to translate the words separately.
Not for work
Don't tell your boss you are 'fix und fertig' unless you are very close.
Meaning
To feel utterly tired or worn out after an effort.
Don't overthink it
It's just a set phrase. Don't try to translate the words separately.
Not for work
Don't tell your boss you are 'fix und fertig' unless you are very close.
Use it with 'total'
Adding 'total' makes it sound very natural.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Nach dem Marathon war ich ____ und fertig.
The idiom is 'fix und fertig'.
Which verb do you use?
Ich ____ fix und fertig.
The phrase requires the verb 'sein'.
Match the meaning.
Fix und fertig = ?
It means exhausted.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wie geht es dir? B: ____, ich habe den ganzen Tag gearbeitet.
It fits the context of working all day.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNach dem Marathon war ich ____ und fertig.
The idiom is 'fix und fertig'.
Ich ____ fix und fertig.
The phrase requires the verb 'sein'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means exhausted.
A: Wie geht es dir? B: ____, ich habe den ganzen Tag gearbeitet.
It fits the context of working all day.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but it means 'ready-made' or 'fully completed'.
No, it is just informal.
Only to close friends.
It doesn't have one, it's an adjective phrase.
Very common in spoken German.
No, that is 'fertig sein'.
Related Phrases
am Ende sein
synonymto be at the end
kaputt sein
synonymto be broken
platt sein
synonymto be flat
