Verwirklichen
Example: Er konnte seinen Traum endlich verwirklichen und ist sehr glücklich.
Definition
"Verwirklichen" means to make a dream, plan, or idea become real or true. It involves successfully putting something into practice or achieving a goal that was previously only imagined or planned. For example, one can finally "verwirklichen" their dream and feel very happy.
Etymology
The German verb "verwirklichen" comes from the combination of "wirklich," meaning 'real' or 'actual,' and the prefix "ver-" which often indicates a process or transformation. So, "verwirklichen" literally means 'to make real.' Did you know? The root "wirklich" itself traces back to Old High German "wërklich," related to the word 'work,' emphasizing the idea of turning work into reality.
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"Verwirklichen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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