Erfüllen
Example: Ich konnte alle Erwartungen pünktlich erfüllen.
Definition
"Erfüllen" means to carry out or complete a task, duty, or expectation successfully and on time, as in meeting all requirements or promises. For example, "Ich konnte alle Erwartungen pünktlich erfüllen" means being able to fulfill all expectations punctually.
Etymology
The German word "erfüllen" comes from the prefix "er-" which often indicates completion or achievement, combined with "füllen," meaning to fill. Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'filling up' something completely, which evolved into fulfilling duties or expectations. Did you know? The sense of "erfüllen" shifted metaphorically from physically filling to fulfilling promises or conditions.
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"Erfüllen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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