ferdig

Ferdig is a Norwegian adjective meaning finished, completed, or ready. It describes a state in which something has been brought to an end or prepared for use, such as a task that is done or a meal that is ready to eat. In ordinary speech it is commonly used predicatively, as in Det er ferdig (It is finished) or Maten er ferdig (The food is ready). It is also used with the preposition med to indicate being done with something, for example Jeg er ferdig med arbeidet (I am finished with the work).

Etymology and cognates: The word ferdig has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, notably Danish færdig and Swedish färdig, with similar meanings related to being prepared, completed, or ready. The term is part of the West Scandinavian branch of the Germanic language family, reflecting shared historical development in the region.

Usage and grammar: In addition to its predicative use, ferdig appears in verb phrases such as å gjøre noe ferdig (to finish something) and in compounds that indicate readiness or completion. Common compounds include ferdiglagd or ferdiglaget (ready-made) and ferdigkokt (pre-cooked). The expression ferdig med is widely used to denote that someone has completed involvement in an activity or project.

Regional notes: While ferdig is standard in Norwegian, related forms and pronunciations vary slightly across dialects and neighboring languages. Danish uses færdig and Swedish uses färdig, with similar meanings but distinct phonology and orthographic conventions.

See also: Norwegian language, Danish language, Swedish language, ready-made, completion.