erfüllt
fulfilled
In such a way that a wish, hope, or condition has become a reality or has been met.
EXAMPLE
Ihr größter Wunsch ist endlich erfüllt.
Her greatest wish has finally been fulfilled.
erfüllt
fulfilled
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Meanings
von etwas erfüllt
filled with something
Strongly shaped by and completely absorbed in a feeling, thought, or inner attitude.
EXAMPLE
Sie war von großer Dankbarkeit erfüllt.
She was filled with great gratitude.
erfüllt
fulfilled
Rich and satisfying in content, so that someone finds meaning and satisfaction in it.
EXAMPLE
Er führt ein erfülltes Leben mit seiner Familie.
He leads a fulfilled life with his family.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Erfüllt' (fulfilled) is the participle of the verb 'erfüllen' (to fulfill) and is also used as an adjective. The connection to the verb is especially helpful with wishes and conditions: The adjective describes the result.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sieg waren die Erwartungen der Fans mehr als erfüllt.
After the victory, the fans' expectations were more than fulfilled.
Typical collocations
In exams, contracts, and application procedures, the phrases 'eine Bedingung ist erfüllt' (a condition is met), 'eine Voraussetzung ist erfüllt' (a prerequisite is met), and 'eine Anforderung ist erfüllt' (a requirement is met) are common. 'Alle' (all) or 'noch nicht' (not yet) is often used to indicate the result of an evaluation.
EXAMPLE
Für die Zulassung zum Studium sind noch nicht alle Voraussetzungen erfüllt.
Not all the prerequisites for admission to the university have been met yet.
Correct preposition
For feelings and thoughts, the typical pattern is 'von etwas erfüllt sein' (to be filled with something). 'Von' (from/with) is followed by the dative; common combinations include joy, gratitude, hope, or fear.
EXAMPLE
Von Angst erfüllt, wartete sie auf das Ergebnis der Untersuchung.
Filled with fear, she waited for the results of the examination.
Typical collocations
For a meaningful and satisfying existence, 'ein erfülltes Leben führen' (to lead a fulfilled life) is a typical expression. 'Auf ein erfülltes Leben zurückblicken' (to look back on a fulfilled life) can also be used to assess one's life as a whole in a positive way.
EXAMPLE
An ihrem achtzigsten Geburtstag blickte sie auf ein erfülltes Leben zurück.
On her eightieth birthday, she looked back on a fulfilled life.
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