VERB
füllen/ˈfʏlən/to fill; to stuff; to load
füllen is a German verb that means to fill, to stuff, or to load. It is pronounced /ˈfʏlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "füllte" and the past participle is "gefüllt".
Definitions
1.to fill something with a substance or material(container, space, object)
a.to pour something into a container until full
Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.—Please fill the glass with water.
b.to occupy a space by adding content
Die Zuschauer füllen das Stadion.—The spectators fill the stadium.
2.to stuff or fill food, especially before cooking(food preparation)
a.to fill something with a filling (e.g., vegetables, meat)
Sie füllt die Paprika mit Reis.—She stuffs the peppers with rice.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | füllen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fülle |
| Present (du) | füllst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | füllt |
| Preterite (ich) | füllte |
| Participle II | gefüllt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | füllte |
| Imperative (singular) | fülle |
| Imperative (plural) | füllt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "füllen" mean in English?
- "füllen" means to fill, to stuff, or to load. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "füllen"?
- "füllen" is pronounced /ˈfʏlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "füllen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "füllen" is "gefüllt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "füllen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "füllen" becomes "füllte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "füllen"?
- "füllen" is a verb in German.
