fit
To be in good physical condition; athletic and capable.
EXAMPLE
Er geht dreimal die Woche ins Fitnessstudio, um fit zu bleiben.
He goes to the gym three times a week to stay fit.
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Meanings
fit
Mentally ready, rested, or able to handle a particular task.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer guten Nacht Schlaf fühle ich mich wieder fit für die Prüfung.
After a good night's sleep, I feel fit for the exam again.
fit in etwas sein
good at something
Colloquial for being competent or knowledgeable in a particular area.
EXAMPLE
In Mathe bin ich nicht so fit, aber in Sprachen kenne ich mich gut aus.
I'm not that good at math, but I know my way around languages.
Usage tips
Basic use
'Fit' is usually used as a predicative adjective with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), or 'bleiben' (to stay). It describes a person's condition.
EXAMPLE
Ich fühle mich heute nicht besonders fit.
I don't feel especially fit today.
Sich fit halten
The reflexive phrase 'sich fit halten' means to actively do something for one's own physical or mental health.
EXAMPLE
Sie hält sich mit Yoga und Schwimmen fit.
She keeps herself fit with yoga and swimming.
Expressing competence
To express that someone is competent in a particular subject area, you use the fixed structure 'fit in' followed by a noun in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Mein Kollege ist richtig fit in Excel.
My colleague is really good at Excel.
Context clue
Whether physical, mental, or subject-related fitness is meant can be recognized from the context. Words like 'Sport' (sports) point to the body, 'Prüfung' (exam) to the mind, and the preposition 'in' to a competence.
EXAMPLE
Für diesen Marathon musst du körperlich topfit sein.
For this marathon, you have to be in top physical shape.
Compare with
fit vs bereit
ready
Bereit shows that someone is willing to take on a task and prepared for it. Fit describes here whether the person is mentally rested and capable enough to perform. A tired person can still be bereit, but that does not necessarily mean they are fit.
fit
Nach einer erholsamen Nacht ist Jana fit genug, um die Präsentation zu halten.
After a restful night, Jana is fit enough to give the presentation.
bereit
Obwohl sie müde ist, ist Jana bereit, die Präsentation zu halten.
Although she is tired, Jana is ready to give the presentation.
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