randvoll
full to the brim
Filled right to the edge; so full that almost nothing else can fit inside.
EXAMPLE
Das Glas ist randvoll mit Wasser.
The glass is full to the brim with water.
randvoll
full to the brim
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry randvoll, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | randvoll |
|---|
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 |
Add the ending to randvoll.
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 formation
„Randvoll“ (full to the brim) is made up of „Rand“ (edge) and „voll“ (full). The first component shows that the contents reach the top edge.
EXAMPLE
Die Badewanne war nach dem langen Regen randvoll.
After the long period of rain, the bathtub was full to the brim.
Typical construction
„Randvoll“ (full to the brim) is often used with „mit“ (with) and the dative when the contents are named. The word particularly often describes vessels, containers, or rooms.
EXAMPLE
Der Korb war randvoll mit frischen Pilzen.
The basket was full to the brim with fresh mushrooms.
Figurative use
„Randvoll“ (full to the brim) can also be used figuratively when something contains a great many things, thoughts, or appointments. The contents do not have to be a physical substance.
EXAMPLE
Ihr Kalender ist diese Woche randvoll mit Terminen.
Her calendar is packed with appointments this week.
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