German Phrase
Bereite deine Fragen vor.
Meaning
This sentence is a direct instruction meaning “Prepare your questions.” It is typically used when the speaker wants the listener to think about, write down, or otherwise get their questions ready before a discussion, meeting, or interview.
When to use
Use it right before a Q&A session, a classroom discussion, a job interview, or any situation where the other person will be asked to pose questions. In formal settings you might replace the informal imperative with a polite form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BereitedeineFragenvor.
Imperativ (du)
The verb "vorbereiten" is used in the du‑imperative: drop the "du" and add the ending -e to the stem (bereite).
Trennbares Verb
"vorbereiten" is a separable verb; the prefix "vor" moves to the end of the clause in main clauses and imperatives.
Akkusativobjekt
"Fragen" is a plural noun in the accusative case, governed by the transitive verb "vorbereiten".
Possessivpronomen
"deine" is the accusative form of the possessive pronoun for "du" and agrees with the plural noun "Fragen".
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich dir meine Fragen stellen?
Can I ask you my questions?
Ja, bereite deine Fragen vor, dann gehen wir sie gemeinsam durch.
Yes, prepare your questions and then we’ll go through them together.
✕Common Mistakes
Bereite deine Fragen.
The separable prefix "vor" must be placed at the end of the clause in the imperative.
Du bereite deine Fragen vor.
In the du‑imperative the subject pronoun is omitted; use "Bereite deine Fragen vor."
Bereite deine Frage vor.
If you mean multiple questions, use the plural "Fragen"; "Frage" would refer to a single question.
↔Alternatives
Bitte bereiten Sie Ihre Fragen vor.
Please prepare your questions.
Mach deine Fragen bereit.
Get your questions ready.
Stell deine Fragen zusammen.
Put your questions together.
Cultural Tip
German imperatives can sound very direct, especially in informal contexts. In a business or academic environment it is common to soften the command with "Bitte" or to use the formal "Sie" form: "Bitte bereiten Sie Ihre Fragen vor." This shows respect while still conveying the same instruction.