Fertig

Fertig is a German adjective that translates primarily to "ready," "finished," or "done" in English. Its specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Meaning and Usage:

• Ready: It can indicate a state of preparedness, meaning something is ready to be used, activated, or consumed. Example: "Das Essen ist fertig!" (The food is ready!).

• Finished/Done: It can also denote the completion of a task, project, or process. Example: "Ich bin mit meiner Arbeit fertig." (I am finished with my work).

• Complete: In some instances, it can imply completeness or wholeness.

• Physically or emotionally exhausted: In certain contexts, especially colloquially, "fertig" can imply exhaustion, both physically or emotionally. This is a less literal translation but reflects a state of being "done" with something in a negative sense.

Grammatical Information:

As an adjective, "fertig" changes its ending to agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. It has the typical adjectival inflections in German.

Related Words:

• Fertigkeit: A related noun meaning "skill" or "ability."
• Fertigstellung: A noun referring to the completion or finishing of something.
• Anfertigen: A verb meaning "to manufacture" or "to produce."

Common Phrases:

• "Fertig sein mit": To be finished with something.
• "Sich fertig machen": To get ready.
• "Jemanden fertig machen": To harass someone, or wear someone down (figuratively making them "finished").