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German Phrase

Ich bin fast fertig mit meinem Set.

/ɪç bɪn fast ˈfɛɐ̯tɪç mɪt ˈmaɪ̯nəm sɛt/
Meaning"I am almost done with my set."
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Meaning

This phrase means that you are nearing completion of a specific task or a defined group of items, often referred to as a "set." The word "Set" can refer to various things, such as a set of exercises at the gym, a set of tasks in a project, or even a collection of items.

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When to use

You would use this phrase to inform someone that you are close to finishing something. It's commonly heard in gyms when completing a series of repetitions, in professional settings when finishing a part of a project, or in hobbies like building models or playing games where "set" refers to a specific stage or collection.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchbinfastfertigmitmeinemSet.

1

Ich bin...

This is the standard way to say 'I am' in German. 'Ich' is the first-person singular pronoun, and 'bin' is the conjugated form of 'sein' (to be).

2

fast

'Fast' means 'almost' or 'nearly.' It's an adverb that modifies the adjective 'fertig,' indicating proximity to completion.

3

fertig

'Fertig' means 'finished' or 'done.' It's an adjective that describes the state of being complete. It can also mean 'ready' depending on context.

4

mit

'Mit' is a preposition meaning 'with.' In German, 'mit' always takes the dative case, which affects the noun or pronoun that follows it.

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meinem Set

'Meinem' is the dative form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' (my) for a neuter noun. 'Set' is a neuter noun (das Set), and because 'mit' requires the dative case, 'mein Set' becomes 'meinem Set'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Bist du bald fertig mit dem Training?

Are you almost done with your workout?

Ja, ich bin fast fertig mit meinem Set.

Yes, I am almost done with my set.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin fast fertig an meinem Set.

    "Mit" is the correct preposition to express "with" or "done with" something. "An" would imply being 'at' or 'on' something.

  • Ich bin fast fertig mein Set.

    The preposition "mit" always requires the dative case, so "mein Set" (nominative/accusative) becomes "meinem Set" (dative).

  • Ich bin fast fertig mit meine Set.

    "Set" is a neuter noun (das Set). In the dative case, the possessive pronoun for a neuter noun is "meinem," not "meine."

↔Alternatives

  • Ich bin gleich fertig.

    I'll be done soon.

  • Ich bin fast durch.

    I'm almost through/done.

  • Mir fehlt nicht mehr viel.

    Not much is left for me.

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Cultural Tip

Germans tend to be quite direct in their communication. This phrase is straightforward and commonly understood. The word "Set" is a Denglish (German-English) term often used in specific contexts like fitness, gaming, or technical fields, rather than a general term for "task" or "group." In more formal or general contexts, you might use "Aufgabe" (task) or "Abschnitt" (section).