adjectiveadverb

randvoll

full to the brim

The German word "randvoll" is an adjective made up of two parts:

  • "Rand" meaning edge or rim
  • "voll" meaning full

Together, "randvoll" means completely full or brimming to the edge (e.g., a glass "randvoll" with water).

Similar words:

  • "voll" (full)
  • "gefüllt" (filled)
  • "überfüllt" (overfilled, overcrowded)

Difference:

  • "voll" just means full in general without specifying being full to the brim.
  • "gefüllt" focuses on the fact that something has been filled but not necessarily full.
  • "überfüllt" implies excessive filling or overcrowding, more than just "randvoll".
  • "randvoll" specifically emphasizes being filled up to the very edge.

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Examples

Das Glas ist randvoll mit Wasser.adjective

The glass is full to the brim with water.

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