klar
/ˈklɑːr/
In Swedish, the English phrase "done" is translated as klar.
Klar is a versatile word used to express that a task or an activity is finished. While it can mean "done" in the sense of being completed, it is also the standard Swedish word for "ready". It can be used in a broad sense, such as being finished with an event or an activity, whereas the related word färdig typically refers more specifically to the completion of a task or an object.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
Which one should you use?
While klar can mean both "done" and "ready", it is the primary way to communicate that something is finished. In more specific contexts, other words like slutförd or avklarad may be used to indicate completion, especially in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the subject. Use klar for singular common gender nouns or when describing a person. Use the plural form klara when the subject is plural (e.g., "we are done"). Use the neuter form klart when referring to a neuter noun (e.g., "the food is done").
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklɑːr/
Did you know?
- While klar means 'done', using it to describe a person can sometimes imply they are 'sane' or 'lucid' in a medical context.
- In Swedish, you can say det är klart to mean 'it is obvious' or 'of course'. In this case, it has nothing to do with a task being finished.
- The word klar traces its roots back to the Latin clarus, which originally meant 'bright' or 'clear' rather than 'finished'.
Examples in context
- Är vi klara nu?Are we done yet?This sentence is useful for asking if a group has finished an activity using klar.Tatoeba #4317126 by richke, translation #2649058 by CK
- Är du klar, Tom?Are you done, Tom?This sentence is useful for asking a specific person if they are finished using klar.Tatoeba #4317328 by richke, translation #2648578 by CK
- Den är inte klar än.It's not done yet.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not yet completed using klar.Tatoeba #3713833 by herrsilen, translation #2648481 by CK
- Jag är färdig med mitt arbete.I am done with my work.
- Projektet är avklarat.The project is finished.
- Manuela har precis avklarat sin examen.Manuela just finished her degree.
- Jag är klar med mina läxor.I am done with my homework.
- Jag är helt klar.I am completely done.
- Vi är färdiga med att måla huset.We are done painting the house.
- Frukosten är klar nu.Breakfast is ready now.
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Example conversation
Maja and Lucas are in the kitchen finishing their chores.
- MajaÄr du klar med disken?Are you done with the dishes?
- LucasJa, jag är helt klar.Yes, I am completely done.
- MajaBra, nu är jag också klar.Good, now I am done too.
- LucasDå kan vi vila.Then we can rest.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry klar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries klar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
