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

Infinitivefüllen
Present (ich)fülle
Present (du)füllst
Present (er/sie/es)füllt
Preterite (ich)füllte
Participle IIgefüllt
Konjunktiv II (ich)füllte
Imperative (singular)fülle
Imperative (plural)füllt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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