fertigmachen

Meaning

to get ready, dress up

Example

Ich mach' dich fertig, wenn ich dich noch einmal mit meiner Freundin reden sehe.

I'll beat your ass if I ever see you talking to my girlfriend again.

Practice tips

• Practice fertigmachen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.

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