Erfüllen
Example: Er konnte alle Anforderungen des Projekts erfüllen.
Definition
"Erfüllen" means to satisfy or meet requirements, expectations, or conditions. It involves carrying out or accomplishing a task or duty fully and successfully, as in the example phrase where someone is able to meet all the project's demands.
Etymology
The German verb "erfüllen" comes from the prefix "er-" combined with "füllen," meaning 'to fill.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of filling something completely, which evolved into fulfilling obligations or conditions. Did you know? "Erfüllen" conveys both physical filling and metaphorical completion.
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"Erfüllen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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