German Phrase
Hast du eine Playlist fertig?
Meaning
Literally: ‘Do you have a playlist finished?’ It is a casual way to ask whether someone has already put together a music playlist. The speaker expects a short yes/no answer or a brief update on the status.
When to use
Use this sentence in informal settings – with friends, classmates, or coworkers you address with ‘du’. It’s common when planning a party, a road‑trip, or any situation where music selection matters.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HastdueinePlaylistfertig?
Hast (haben)
‘Hast’ is the 2nd person singular present of ‘haben’, used here to form a yes‑no question.
du (subject pronoun)
‘du’ is the informal singular pronoun; German distinguishes formal ‘Sie’ from informal ‘du’.
eine Playlist (indefinite article + noun)
‘Playlist’ is a feminine noun (die Playlist) borrowed from English; the indefinite article ‘eine’ matches its gender.
fertig (predicative adjective)
‘fertig’ means ‘finished/ready’. In colloquial speech it can be paired with ‘haben’ (Hast du … fertig?) as an alternative to ‘sein’ (Ist … fertig?).
Word order in yes‑no questions
The finite verb ‘Hast’ moves to the first position, followed by the subject ‘du’, then the object and the adjective.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du eine Playlist fertig?
Do you have a playlist ready?
Ja, ich habe sie gerade fertig gemacht.
Yes, I just finished it.
✕Common Mistakes
Hast du fertig eine Playlist?
The adjective ‘fertig’ must follow the object; the correct order is ‘Hast du eine Playlist fertig?’
Bist du eine Playlist fertig?
‘Bist du’ pairs with ‘sein’, not with a direct object. Use ‘Hast du … fertig?’ or ‘Ist die Playlist fertig?’
Hast du eine Playlist fertig?
If you are speaking formally, replace ‘du’ with ‘Sie’ and adjust the verb: ‘Haben Sie eine Playlist fertig?’
↔Alternatives
Ist deine Playlist fertig?
Is your playlist ready?
Hast du die Playlist schon fertig?
Have you already finished the playlist?
Bist du mit der Playlist fertig?
Are you done with the playlist?
Cultural Tip
‘Playlist’ is an English loanword that is fully integrated into everyday German, especially among younger speakers. The construction ‘Hast du … fertig?’ is colloquial; in more formal contexts you would prefer ‘Ist … fertig?’ or ‘Haben Sie die Playlist fertig?’. Remember to switch to the formal ‘Sie’ when speaking with strangers or in business settings.