ADJECTIVE

fertig/ˈfɛʁtɪç/finished; ready; done

fertig is a German adjective that means finished, ready, or done. It is pronounced /ˈfɛʁtɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "fertiger" and "fertigsten".

Definitions

1.having finished something; completed(completed state)

a.finished with a task or activity

Ich bin mit meinen Hausaufgaben fertig.—I have finished my homework.

2.prepared for something; ready(prepared/ready)

a.ready to begin or use

Das Essen ist fertig.—The food is ready.

3.very tired; worn out(exhausted, colloquial)

a.exhausted, out of energy

Nach dem langen Lauf war ich total fertig.—After the long run I was completely exhausted.

Adjective Forms

Positivefertig
Comparativefertiger
Superlativefertigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "fertig" mean in English?
"fertig" means finished, ready, or done. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "fertig"?
"fertig" is pronounced /ˈfɛʁtɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "fertig"?
The comparative of "fertig" is "fertiger" and the superlative is "fertigsten".
What part of speech is "fertig"?
"fertig" is a adjective in German.

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