Meaning
Stating one's lack of preparedness for something.
Cultural Background
Germans value punctuality and preparation. Stating you are not ready is seen as a sign of honesty, provided you have a plan. In Austria, the phrase is often softened with 'noch nicht ganz' (not quite yet) to avoid being too blunt. Swiss German speakers might use 'parat' (from French) in casual speech, but 'bereit' is standard. People in the North are often very direct; 'Ich bin nicht bereit' is accepted without much fluff.
Add 'noch'
Adding 'noch' (still) makes the phrase sound less final and more hopeful.
Meaning
Stating one's lack of preparedness for something.
Add 'noch'
Adding 'noch' (still) makes the phrase sound less final and more hopeful.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ich bin noch nicht _______ für die Reise.
'Bereit' is the correct adjective for being prepared for an event.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch bin noch nicht _______ für die Reise.
'Bereit' is the correct adjective for being prepared for an event.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'Ich bin nicht bereit für den Test' is perfect.
Related Phrases
Ich bin noch nicht so weit
similarI'm not that far yet.
Ich bin nicht vorbereitet
synonymI am not prepared.
