fertig

A1

finished, ready

English meaning
finished, ready

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fertig in a sentence

Bist du fertig?

Are you finished?

Comparative and superlative

fertig → fertiger → am fertigsten

Word family

Words built on fertig:

Where fertig comes from

von mittelhochdeutsch vertec, althochdeutsch fartig, in der ursprünglichen Bedeutung „zur Fahrt bereit, reisefertig“; vergleiche die Etymologie zu Fahrt

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Questions about fertig

What is the comparative of fertig?

fertig → fertiger → am fertigsten.

What does fertig mean in English?

fertig means "finished, ready". For example: "Bist du fertig?" — "Are you finished?"

What level is fertig in German?

fertig is a A1 word — a1 — beginner.

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