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bereit

willing

Meaning of bereit

Deutsch

innerlich einverstanden und gewillt, etwas zu tun

English

ready and wanting to do something

willing

Pronunciation

German
/bəˈʁaɪ̯t/

bereit with English translation

bereit usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie ist bereit, heute früher zu helfen.

She is willing to help earlier than usual today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich bin gern bereit zu helfen.

I'm more than willing to help.

bereit synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bereit, geneigt, willens, willig, and bereitwillig

G
🇩🇪German
geneigt

Means more like 'inclined' or 'disposed to' do something; it suggests a tendency or readiness rather than a strong wish.

B1often
W
🇩🇪German
willens

More formal and literary; it means 'willing' in the sense of being determined or having the will to do something.

B1rare word
W
🇩🇪German
willig

Very close to 'willing'; it means ready and agreeable to do something, with a clear sense of willingness.

B1very often
B
🇩🇪German
bereitwillig

Means 'readily' or 'willingly'; it stresses that someone does something gladly and without resistance.

B1often

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What does bereit mean?

ready and wanting to do something

How do you pronounce bereit?

bereit is pronounced [bəˈʁaɪ̯t].

How is bereit used in a sentence?

She is willing to help earlier than usual today. Translation: Sie ist bereit, heute früher zu helfen.

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