Significado
Stating progress on a task.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people are very literal with 'bijna'. If you say you are almost ready, they expect you to be ready within 5-10 minutes maximum. In Flanders, 'klaar' is used similarly, but you might also hear 'gereed' more often in semi-formal contexts compared to the Netherlands. Saying 'Ik ben bijna klaar' is a sign of reliability. It shows you are working and have a clear view of the end of the task. It is considered polite to say 'Ik ben bijna klaar' if you are keeping someone waiting, rather than staying silent.
The 'Met' Rule
Always remember to use 'met' if you want to say what you are finishing. 'Ik ben bijna klaar met...' is your best friend.
Auxiliary Alert
Never say 'Ik heb bijna klaar'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker!
Significado
Stating progress on a task.
The 'Met' Rule
Always remember to use 'met' if you want to say what you are finishing. 'Ik ben bijna klaar met...' is your best friend.
Auxiliary Alert
Never say 'Ik heb bijna klaar'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker!
Shortening it
In a hurry? Just say 'Bijna!' when someone asks if you're ready. It's perfectly natural.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb.
Ik ___ bijna klaar met mijn werk.
In Dutch, we use the verb 'zijn' (ben) with 'klaar'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am almost finished with the book'?
We use 'met' to indicate the task or object we are finishing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter wants to take your plate, but you have one bite left.
'Ik ben bijna klaar' is the standard way to say you are nearly finished eating.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ben je klaar om te gaan? B: Nee, nog niet. ___.
The speaker is explaining their current state of preparation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Klaar vs Af
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk ___ bijna klaar met mijn werk.
In Dutch, we use the verb 'zijn' (ben) with 'klaar'.
How do you say 'I am almost finished with the book'?
We use 'met' to indicate the task or object we are finishing.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter wants to take your plate, but you have one bite left.
'Ik ben bijna klaar' is the standard way to say you are nearly finished eating.
A: Ben je klaar om te gaan? B: Nee, nog niet. ___.
The speaker is explaining their current state of preparation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! You can say 'Het eten is bijna klaar' (The food is almost ready).
'Klaar' usually refers to the person being done or the state of readiness. 'Af' refers to the completion of a project or object.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Ik ben er klaar mee'. The 'er' is crucial here.
Historically yes, but today we use 'helder' for clear water or 'duidelijk' for clear instructions.
Yes, that means you are almost ready to start cooking.
Only if you aren't 100% finished. If you are done, just say 'Ik ben klaar'.
It's an old idiom. 'Kees' was a common name, and it just means the job is finished.
Yes, the starter says: 'Klaar? Af!' (Ready? Go!).
Use 'Ik ben er bijna'. Don't use 'klaar' for location.
Frases relacionadas
Klaar is kees
idiomJob done / That's it.
Ik ben er klaar mee
similarI am fed up with it.
Zijn we klaar?
builds onAre we done?
Klaarwakker
specialized formWide awake.
