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How to Say ‘The website is almost finished.’ in German

Die Website ist fast fertig.

dee WEB-sait ist fahst FER-tikh

[dee WEB-sait ist fahst FER-tikh]

Phrase Breakdown

Die Website

dee WEB-sait

The website

'Website' is feminine in German, so it takes 'die'. It is pronounced roughly as in English.

Example

Die Website ist neu.

The website is new.

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Website

[WEB-sait]

website

An internet site; borrowed from English, feminine in German.

Example

Die Website ist neu.

The website is new.

ist fast fertig.

ist fahst FER-tikh

is almost finished.

'fast' means 'almost', not 'quickly'. 'fertig' means 'finished' or 'ready'. The final '-ig' sounds like '-ich'.

Example

Das Essen ist fast fertig.

The food is almost ready.

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

fast

[fahst]

almost

Means nearly or practically, but not completely.

Example

Fast jede Abteilung arbeitet zusammen.

Almost every department works together.

fertig

[FER-tikh]

done, finished

Adjective meaning complete or ready.

Example

Ich bin fertig mit der Arbeit.

I'm finished with the work.

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