VERB
erfüllen/ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlən/to fulfill; to satisfy; to accomplish
erfüllen is a German verb that means to fulfill, to satisfy, or to accomplish. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfüllte" and the past participle is "erfüllt".
Definitions
1.to satisfy or meet (a requirement, wish, condition etc.)(requirement, expectation)
a.to realize or make true something (wish, condition, etc.)
Er hat ihren größten Wunsch erfüllt.—He fulfilled her greatest wish.
b.to comply with or meet a requirement
Alle Bedingungen wurden erfüllt.—All conditions were met.
2.to carry out or perform something that is required(duty, task)
a.to accomplish a duty or a responsibility
Sie hat ihre Pflicht erfüllt.—She fulfilled her duty.
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 accomplish. 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.
