Erfüllen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erfüllen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fulfill", "to meet" or "to satisfy".

Essential properties of "erfüllen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erfüllen
  • Simple past: erfüllte
  • Participle: erfüllt

See full conjugation of erfüllen

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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 "erfüllen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fulfill an obligation or expectation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Pflicht erfüllt.He fulfilled his duty.
  2. Wir werden Ihre Wünsche erfüllen.We will fulfill your wishes.
  3. Der Vertrag muss erfüllt werden.The contract must be fulfilled.

2.) "To fill a space or container"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Duft erfüllte den ganzen Raum.The scent filled the entire room.
  2. Die Musik erfüllte die Halle.The music filled the hall.
  3. Freude erfüllte ihr Herz.Joy filled her heart.

3.) "To make a dream or wish come true"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mein Traum hat sich endlich erfüllt.My dream has finally come true.
  2. Sie konnte ihren Lebenswunsch erfüllen.She was able to fulfill her life's wish.
  3. Die Prophezeiung hat sich erfüllt.The prophecy has come true.
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