German Phrase
Wir sind mit Phase 1 fertig.
Meaning
This sentence means ‘We have finished Phase 1.’ It states that a specific stage of a project or process is completed. The construction emphasizes the completion rather than who performed the work.
When to use
Use this phrase in business meetings, project updates, or any situation where you need to announce that a particular phase of work is done and you are ready to move on.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirsindmitPhase1fertig
sein + fertig
The verb 'sein' is used with the adjective 'fertig' to express that something is completed.
mit + Dativ
The preposition 'mit' always takes the dative case; here it governs the noun phrase 'Phase 1'.
Phase (noun)
‘Phase’ is a feminine noun (die Phase) and stays unchanged in the dative singular.
Number as noun
The numeral '1' functions as a noun modifier and does not change form.
🗨In Conversation
Wir sind mit Phase 1 fertig.
We have finished Phase 1.
Super, dann können wir mit Phase 2 beginnen.
Great, then we can start Phase 2.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir haben mit Phase 1 fertig.
The verb ‘haben’ is not used with the adjective ‘fertig’; you need ‘sein’.
Wir sind fertig mit Phase 1.
While ‘Wir sind fertig mit Phase 1’ is understandable, the standard order is ‘Wir sind mit Phase 1 fertig.’
Wir sind mit Phase eins fertig.
When the phase number is part of a fixed label, use the numeral (Phase 1) rather than spelling it out.
↔Alternatives
Wir haben Phase 1 abgeschlossen.
We have completed Phase 1.
Phase 1 ist erledigt.
Phase 1 is done.
Wir sind mit der ersten Phase fertig.
We are finished with the first phase.
Cultural Tip
In German corporate culture, it’s common to state progress in clear, concise sentences like this. For very formal reports, you might prefer ‘Wir haben Phase 1 abgeschlossen.’ The word ‘fertig’ is slightly more informal and works well in meetings or spoken updates.