VERB
erfüllen/ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlən/to fulfill; to satisfy; to fill
erfüllen is a German verb that means to fulfill, to satisfy, or to fill. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfüllte" and the past participle is "erfüllt".
Definitions
1.to carry out or fulfill something required(task, duty, requirement)
a.to meet or satisfy (a demand, expectation, etc.)
Sie konnte alle Anforderungen für den Job erfüllen.—She was able to fulfill all requirements for the job.
2.to grant, realize (a wish, dream, etc.)(wish, dream)
a.to make something come true
Er möchte sich seinen Traum vom Reisen erfüllen.—He wants to make his dream of traveling come true.
3.to fill up space or a vessel(fill)
a.to fill something completely
Wasser erfüllte das ganze Becken.—Water filled the entire basin.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erfüllen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erfülle |
| Present (du) | erfüllst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erfüllt |
| Preterite (ich) | erfüllte |
| Participle II | erfüllt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erfüllte |
| Imperative (singular) | erfülle |
| Imperative (plural) | erfüllt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfüllen" mean in English?
- "erfüllen" means to fulfill, to satisfy, or to fill. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erfüllen"?
- "erfüllen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erfüllen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erfüllen" is "erfüllt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erfüllen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erfüllen" becomes "erfüllte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erfüllen"?
- "erfüllen" is a verb in German.
