Auffüllen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auffüllen" is used as verb with the meaning of "fill up", "replenish" or "top up".

Essential properties of "auffüllen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auffüllen
Simple past: füllte auf
Participle: aufgefüllt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "auffüllen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fill up to capacity or replenish"

Definition: "To fill something to its maximum capacity or replenish what is missing."
Translation(s): fill up, replenish, top up
Synonym(s): nachfüllen, ergänzen, auffrischen
Antonym(s): leeren, entleeren
Related word(s): Füllung, voll

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss den Tank meines Autos auffüllen.I need to fill up my car's tank.
Bitte auffüllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.Please fill the glass with water.
Wir sollten die Vorräte im Kühlschrank auffüllen.We should replenish the supplies in the refrigerator.

2.) "To complete a quantity/number to reach a desired total"

Definition: "To complete a quantity or number until a desired total is reached."
Translation(s): complete, supplement, top up
Synonym(s): ergänzen, vervollständigen
Antonym(s): reduzieren, verringern
Related word(s): vollständig, Ergänzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Mannschaft mit neuen Spielern auffüllen.We need to complete the team with new players.
Die Firma plant, ihre Belegschaft aufzufüllen.The company plans to supplement its staff.
Er hat sein Konto mit einem kleinen Betrag aufgefüllt.He topped up his account with a small amount.

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