bereit machen

Based on: be-, bereit
Phrase
1.

to get ready, to set up

("fertig machen" also works, but that one has another meaning, too. )
Examples
  • Ich mache mich für das Meeting bereit.
  • I am getting myself ready for the meeting.

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The meaning of “bereit”

Today, we'll learn how to say "ready" in German and see the difference between "bereit" and "fertig". And we'll explore the other words in the family.

Vocab: bereit, bereits, die Bereitschaft, vorbereiten, die Vorbereitung, nachbereiten, zubereiten, aufbereiten

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How many meanings does the German word 'bereit machen' have?

bereit machen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to get ready, to set up.

What is 'bereit machen' related to?

The word 'bereit machen' is related to be- and bereit.

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The meaning of “bereit”
Today, we'll learn how to say "ready" in German and see the difference between "bereit" and "fertig". And we'll explore the other words in the family.
Vocab: bereit, bereits, die Bereitschaft, vorbereiten, die Vorbereitung, nachbereiten, zubereiten, aufbereiten
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