Signification
Prepared for an activity.
Contexte culturel
Poles take pride in being 'ready' for unexpected guests. It's common to have 'coś słodkiego' (something sweet) ready just in case. In Polish offices, 'gotowość' is often discussed in terms of 'gotowość operacyjna' (operational readiness), reflecting a serious approach to deadlines. The phrase 'Do startu, gotowi, start!' is iconic and used even metaphorically to describe the beginning of any big project. Influencers often use 'Gotowi?' to build hype before a big reveal or a new post.
Gender Check
Always look at who you are talking to. If it's a woman, it's 'gotowa'. If it's a man, it's 'gotowy'.
Not for 'Done'
Don't say 'Jestem gotowy' at the end of a meal to mean you're full. It sounds like you're ready to run a race!
Signification
Prepared for an activity.
Gender Check
Always look at who you are talking to. If it's a woman, it's 'gotowa'. If it's a man, it's 'gotowy'.
Not for 'Done'
Don't say 'Jestem gotowy' at the end of a meal to mean you're full. It sounds like you're ready to run a race!
The 'Na' vs 'Do' Rule
Use 'na' for things (na wycieczkę) and 'do' for actions (do wyjścia).
Hospitality
If a Pole asks 'Czy obiad jest gotowy?', they are usually hungry and ready to eat immediately!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'gotowy' (gotowy, gotowa, gotowi, gotowe).
Ania jest już ______ do wyjścia.
Ania is a feminine name, so we use the feminine ending '-a'.
Choose the most natural response.
Czy obiad jest już gotowy?
The question asks about the dinner (obiad), so the answer should refer to the dinner.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the start of a race.
This is the standard Polish formula for starting a race.
Complete the dialogue.
Marek: Czy wy jesteście ______ na wakacje? Tomek: Tak, mamy już bilety!
'Wy' (you plural) referring to a group (Tomek and others) requires the masculine personal plural form 'gotowi'.
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Aides visuelles
Gender Endings for 'Gotowy'
Masculine
- • On jest gotowy
- • Marek jest gotowy
Feminine
- • Ona jest gotowa
- • Ania jest gotowa
Plural
- • Oni są gotowi (men)
- • One są gotowe (women)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAnia jest już ______ do wyjścia.
Ania is a feminine name, so we use the feminine ending '-a'.
Czy obiad jest już gotowy?
The question asks about the dinner (obiad), so the answer should refer to the dinner.
You are at the start of a race.
This is the standard Polish formula for starting a race.
Marek: Czy wy jesteście ______ na wakacje? Tomek: Tak, mamy już bilety!
'Wy' (you plural) referring to a group (Tomek and others) requires the masculine personal plural form 'gotowi'.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes! You can say 'Jestem gotowy' (I am ready) and 'Obiad jest gotowy' (Dinner is ready).
For a group of men or a mixed group, use 'gotowi'. For a group of only women or non-masculine objects, use 'gotowe'.
The most natural way is 'Jestem gotowy do wyjścia'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Gotowy' is the state of being ready now. 'Przygotowany' implies you have gone through a process of preparation.
It's better to say 'Projekt jest gotowy' or 'Skończyłem projekt'.
It's 'Do startu, gotowi, start!'.
In casual speech, you can drop 'być'. For example: 'Gotowy?' (Ready?).
Only in the sense that an object is ready for use (e.g., 'The house is ready'). It doesn't mean 'I have finished'.
Usually 'na' (for nouns) or 'do' (for actions/verbs).
Yes, 'zwarty i gotowy' is a common idiomatic way to say you are fully prepared.
The waiter will ask: 'Czy są państwo gotowi, żeby zamówić?' (Are you ready to order?).
Expressions liées
przygotowany
similarprepared
skończony
contrastfinished
zwarty i gotowy
specialized formall set / ready and raring to go
gotowość
builds onreadiness
na gotowo
specialized formto do something completely/ready-made
