fertig

\ˈfɛrtɪç\

/\ˈfɛrtɪç\/ adj

The verdict

“fertig” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Prêt(e).

Corpus desk

Index FR-fertig · fertig · French

fertig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "F" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for fertig
PropertyValue
Headwordfertig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈfɛrtɪç\
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « fertig » en français

fertigreste hors des 100.000 mots français les plus fréquents, dans la longue queue du vocabulaire technique, archaïque ou rare, là où le doute d'orthographe frappe.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

fertig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈfɛrtɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 5 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for fertig, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is fertig, spelled F-E-R-T-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Prêt(e).
  2. 2
    Arrivé au bout d’une tâche, d’un travail, avoir fini.
  3. 3
    Crevé, épuisé.
  4. 4
    Prêt à l'emploi.
  5. 5
    souligne la finalité d’une décision:.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how fertig appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Das Essen ist fertig.
  2. Ich bin fertig mit der Arbeit.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "fertig"?
"fertig" is spelled F-E-R-T-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈfɛrtɪç\.
What does "fertig" mean?
As an adjective, "fertig" means: Prêt(e).
How do you pronounce "fertig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "fertig" is \ˈfɛrtɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "fertig" come from?
"fertig" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list