unerfüllt
unfulfilled
Not realized or not brought to fruition; especially referring to wishes, hopes, or dreams.
EXAMPLE
Ihr größter Wunsch blieb unerfüllt.
Her greatest wish remained unfulfilled.
unerfüllt
unfulfilled
unerfüllt – unerfüllter – am unerfülltesten
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Meanings
unerfüllt
unfulfilled
Not fulfilled or not complied with; especially referring to requirements, conditions, or expectations.
EXAMPLE
Da eine wichtige Bedingung unerfüllt blieb, wurde der Antrag abgelehnt.
Because an important condition remained unfulfilled, the application was rejected.
unerfüllt
unfulfilled
Dissatisfied inside and without the feeling of leading a fulfilling life.
EXAMPLE
Trotz seines beruflichen Erfolgs fühlte er sich unerfüllt.
Despite his professional success, he felt unfulfilled.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | unerfüllt |
|---|---|
| comparative | unerfüllter |
| superlative | am unerfülltesten |
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 formation
'Unerfüllt' (unfulfilled) consists of 'un-' and 'erfüllt' (fulfilled). Here, the prefix 'un-' negates the state: Something is not fulfilled, or someone does not feel fulfilled.
EXAMPLE
Viele unerfüllte Wünsche begleiten ihn schon seit seiner Kindheit.
Many unfulfilled wishes have stayed with him since childhood.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'unerfüllt' (unfulfilled) is often used with wishes, hopes, and dreams. Typical collocations are 'ein unerfüllter Wunsch' (an unfulfilled wish), 'eine unerfüllte Hoffnung' (an unfulfilled hope), and 'ein unerfüllter Traum' (an unfulfilled dream).
EXAMPLE
Sie sprach offen über ihren unerfüllten Traum, Schriftstellerin zu werden.
She spoke openly about her unfulfilled dream of becoming a writer.
With 'bleiben' (to remain)
With conditions, requirements, or expectations, 'unerfüllt' (unfulfilled) is often used with 'bleiben' (to remain). The pattern 'unerfüllt bleiben' (to remain unfulfilled) emphasizes that something continues not to be fulfilled.
EXAMPLE
Auch in dieser Saison blieben die Erwartungen der Fans unerfüllt.
The fans' expectations remained unfulfilled this season as well.
'Sich unerfüllt fühlen' (to feel unfulfilled)
For the personal, inner meaning, the expression 'sich unerfüllt fühlen' (to feel unfulfilled) is particularly common. The reflexive pronoun is used in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
In ihrem alten Beruf hatte sie sich lange unerfüllt gefühlt.
She had felt unfulfilled in her old job for a long time.
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