Voll
Example: Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser, bitte trink es.
Definition
"Voll" describes something that is completely filled or containing as much as possible, like in the phrase 'Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser,' meaning the glass is filled to capacity with water.
Etymology
The word "voll" comes from Old High German 'voll,' which means full or complete. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'vol' and English 'full.' Did you know that "voll" has remained quite consistent in meaning through centuries, always conveying the idea of fullness or completeness?
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"Voll" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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