bereit
Translation
ready, prepared, willing
Examples
Bist du bereit?
Are you ready?
Das Essen ist bereit.
The food is ready.
Ich bin zu allem bereit.
I am ready for anything.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) ready for (sth.) We are ready for departure.
((to-inf)) ready to (do sth.) I am ready to go.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fertig (finished/ready); Antonyms: unvorbereitet
Etymology
Related to 'reiten' (to ride). Originally meant 'prepared for the ride/journey'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be ready' -> bereit. Also related to 'prepare' (vor-bereiten).