In German
bereit
Meaning: ready
Example sentences
Bistdubereit?
Are you ready?
IchbinbereitfürdiePrüfung.
I'm ready for the exam.
Grammar note
“Bereit” is a predicate adjective (used with “sein”): “ich bin bereit”. It's closely related to “fertig” (done/finished), but “bereit” stresses being prepared for something, while “fertig” stresses that a task is complete.
Common mistake
Don't swap “bereit” and “fertig” carelessly — “bereit” = ready/prepared for what's next, “fertig” = finished with what came before.
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What's the difference between “bereit” and “fertig”?
“Bereit” means ready/prepared for something ahead; “fertig” means a task is already done.
How do you say “Are you ready?”
“Bist du bereit?”