erfüllen
fulfill
Etwas so machen, wie es erwartet oder verlangt wird, oder eine Aufgabe beenden.
The German word "erfüllen" is a verb meaning "to fulfill" or "to satisfy". It is made up of the root word "füllen", which means "to fill", and the prefix "er-", which often denotes the successful completion of an action.
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Similar words:
- realisieren (to realize)
- befriedigen (to satisfy)
- ausführen (to carry out)
- einhaten (to meet, e.g., expectations)
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Difference:
"Erfüllen" focuses on achieving a condition or completing a requirement (e.g., a wish, a duty, criteria), whereas "befriedigen" emphasizes satisfying desires or needs, and "ausführen" highlights executing an action.
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Examples
Ich erfülle meine Aufgaben pünktlich.verb
I fulfill my tasks on time.
Er wird seine Aufgaben erfüllen.verb
He will fulfill his tasks.
Wir erfüllen jeden Wunsch unserer Kunden.verb
We fulfill every wish of our customers.
Er erfüllt alle notwendigen Kriterien.verb
He fulfills all the necessary criteria.
Er erfüllt meine Erwartungen.verb
He fulfills my expectations.
Seine Wünsche erfüllen sich endlich.verb
His wishes are finally being fulfilled.
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