fullbúinn

Fullbúinn is an Icelandic adjective meaning “fully prepared,” “complete,” or “finished.” It describes a state in which something has all necessary parts, features, or steps completed, or is ready to use. The term can apply to tangible objects such as buildings, vehicles, or products, as well as to plans, processes, or systems. It can also describe a person who is prepared or has completed training.

Etymology and form: Fullbúinn is a compound of full- (complete) and búinn (ready/finished). The word expresses that nothing more is needed to reach readiness. Like many Icelandic adjectives, it changes form to agree with the noun’s gender and number. The masculine singular form is typically fullbúinn, the feminine singular fullbúin, and the neuter singular fullbúið; plural forms are used for plural nouns, with corresponding endings.

Usage: It is common in housing and construction to say a project is fullbúinn, for example, húsið er fullbúið (the house is finished). It is also used in manufacturing, software, and services to indicate that a product is delivered complete with all components and features. In everyday language, it can describe someone who is fully prepared for a task.

See also: ready, complete, finished.