adjectiveverb
vollendet
complete · perfect
Definition & meaning
The word vollendet can function as an adjective or as a past participle of the verb vollenden.
- As an adjective: It describes something that is perfect, complete, or masterful. It implies that a high level of skill or quality has been reached, leaving nothing to be desired. It is often used to describe art, talent, or performance (e.g., "a consummate master").
- As a verb participle: It means finished, completed, or accomplished. It refers to the final stage of a process, a task, or a duration of time.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is the past participle of the weak verb vollenden. As an adjective, it is declined according to the noun it modifies (e.g., ein vollendeter Künstler).
- Word origin: It is composed of the prefix voll- (full/complete) and the verb enden (to end). The prefix voll- here acts as an intensifier, indicating that the ending is absolute or brings the object to its final state of perfection.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Das Gebäude wurde letztes Jahr vollendet.adjective
The building was completed last year.
Gestern haben sie das große Meisterwerk vollendet.adjective
Yesterday they completed the great masterpiece.
Seine vollendete Leistung beeindruckte das gesamte Publikum.adjective
His perfect performance impressed the entire audience.
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