reiðubúið

Reiðubúið is an Icelandic term that means "ready" or "prepared." It is the neuter singular definite form of the adjective reiðubúinn and is used to describe a thing or system that is in a state of readiness. In standard Icelandic, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case, so reiðubúið appears with neuter singular nouns in the definite form.

Usage and examples:

Reiðubúið is commonly used in everyday language as well as in official or logistical contexts to indicate preparation for use, action, or an event. For example, kerfið er reiðubúið til notkunar translates to "the system is ready for use." The term can appear in statements about disaster preparedness, project readiness, or program launches.

Context and nuance:

As a predicative adjective, reiðubúið typically follows a form of the verb verða or vera (to be). Its meaning is straightforwardly state-based, signaling that required steps have been completed and readiness has been achieved. Variants of the adjective exist to agree with different grammatical genders and numbers, such as reiðubúinn (masc.), reiðubúin (fem.), and reiðubúin (plural), depending on the noun they describe.

See also:

Icelandic language, adjectives, readiness and preparedness terminology.