füllen
fill
etwas in einen leeren Raum hineintun, bis wenig oder kein Platz mehr frei ist
The German word "füllen" is a verb that means "to fill". It comes from the noun "Voll" meaning "full", which relates to the concept of making something complete or to occupy all available space. "Füllen" can refer to the act of putting something into a container until it is full or making something reach capacity.
Similar words in German include:
- "ausfüllen" (to fill out), which typically means to complete forms or documents.
- "verlängern" (to extend), although this has a slightly different connotation related to increasing length or duration.
The difference between "füllen" and "ausfüllen" is that "ausfüllen" specifically refers to filling something with details in a prescribed format, while "füllen" can refer to any act of making something full.
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Examples
Kannst du bitte das Glas mit Wasser füllen?verb
Can you please fill the glass with water?
Er füllt die Flasche mit Wasser.verb
He fills the bottle with water.
Er füllt die Flasche bis zum Rand.verb
He fills the bottle to the brim.
Du kannst den Becher füllen.verb
You can fill the cup.
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