Learn Hardcore German: Ich bin fit.

The sentence follows the standard German word order for a declarative sentence: Subject – Verb – Predicate. Here, Ich (I) is the subject, bin (am) is the conjugated verb from sein (to be), and fit is an adjective describing the subject.

Why is the verb "bin" in the second position of the sentence?

In German, the finite verb typically occupies the second position in a main clause. Since Ich is in the first position as the subject, bin must come immediately after to adhere to the standard word order.

Is the adjective "fit" a native German word, and how is it used here?

While fit originally comes from English, it is commonly used in modern German to describe physical condition or readiness. In "Ich bin fit," it conveys that the speaker is in good shape or well-prepared, much like in English.

How can I form a question using the sentence "Ich bin fit."?

To turn the statement into a yes/no question, you invert the subject and the verb. Thus, "Ich bin fit." becomes "Bin ich fit?"—the verb bin comes first, followed by the subject ich, and then the adjective.

How is the verb "sein" conjugated for different subjects in similar sentences?

The verb sein is irregular and conjugates as follows: • Ich bin (I am) • Du bist (You are, informal singular) • Er/Sie/Es ist (He/She/It is) • Wir sind (We are) • Ihr seid (You are, informal plural) • Sie sind (They are or You are, formal) You can substitute any subject into this structure. For example, "Du bist fit." means "You are fit."

What are some similar adjectives I might use in place of "fit" to describe one's physical condition?

Apart from fit, you can use adjectives such as gesund (healthy), müde (tired), stark (strong), or ausgeruht (rested) depending on the quality you want to emphasize. Each adjective will slightly change the nuance of the description.