Ich bin bereit
In German, 'I am ready' is expressed as Ich bin bereit.
Ich bin bereit is a statement used to say that one is prepared to do something or start an activity.
Which one should you use?
While Ich bin bereit means you are prepared to start something, Ich bin fertig is often used to mean you have completed a task.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ich bin bereit is a conjugated form of the infinitive bereit sein. If a group of people is saying 'We are ready', the phrase changes to Wir sind bereit.
Did you know?
- The word bereit shares an ancient root with the English word 'ready', both stemming from the Proto-Germanic base *raidaz.
- If a German speaker says Ich bin bereit in a professional context, they are often implying a state of mental willingness or agreement, not just that they have their equipment ready.
- The word bereit is often used in German to describe something that is 'at hand' or 'available', not just a person who is mentally prepared.
Examples in context
- Ich bin bereit anzufangen.I am ready to start.This sentence shows how to say you are ready to start.Tatoeba #1315385 by Esperantostern, translation #258565 by CK
- Ich bin bereit, alles für dich zu tun.I am ready to do anything for you.This sentence shows how to express being ready to do something for someone.Tatoeba #793004 by Manfredo, translation #17375 by CC
- Ich bin bereit zu sterben.I am ready to die.This sentence shows a use of the phrase regarding being ready to die.Tatoeba #1849566 by moskbnea, translation #1185673 by Sibelius
- Sind Sie bereit, die Verantwortung zu übernehmen?Are you ready to take on the responsibility?
- Ja, ich bin bereit, die Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Ich stehe Ihnen zur Verfügung.Yes, I am ready to take on the responsibility. I am available for it.
- Ja, ich bin startklar! Lass uns anfangen!Yes, I am all set! Let's get started!
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are preparing to go out for a walk.
- FelixBist du fertig, Sarah?Are you ready, Sarah?
- SarahJa, ich bin bereit.Yes, I am ready.
- FelixSuper, dann gehen wir jetzt.Great, then let's go now.
- SarahWarte auf mich, Felix!Wait for me, Felix!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, bereit, bin, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
