to realize / fulfill
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to realize / fulfill
To put a plan, dream, or idea into action; to make something become real.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit konnte er endlich seinen Traum vom eigenen Restaurant verwirklichen.
After years of hard work, he was finally able to fulfill his dream of having his own restaurant.
to realize oneself
To bring one's own abilities, wishes, and potential to full development.
In ihrer künstlerischen Arbeit kann sie sich voll und ganz selbst verwirklichen.
In her artistic work, she can fully realize herself.
The verb 'verwirklichen' (to realize/fulfill) is made up of the prefix 'ver-' and the adjective 'wirklich' (real). It literally means 'to make real' and helps you remember the meaning 'to make something become real.'
Sie arbeitet hart, um ihre Pläne zu verwirklichen.
She works hard to realize her plans.
'Verwirklichen' means 'to put a plan into action' or 'to make a dream come true.' It is a false friend of the English verb 'to realize' when that means 'to notice' or 'to understand.'
Er konnte seinen Traum verwirklichen und die Welt bereisen.
He was able to fulfill his dream and travel the world.
This verb is almost always combined with abstract goals that one turns into reality. Common objects are: 'einen Traum' (a dream), 'eine Idee' (an idea), 'einen Plan' (a plan), or 'ein Projekt' (a project).
Es ist nicht immer einfach, eine gute Idee zu verwirklichen.
It is not always easy to realize a good idea.
The reflexive form 'sich verwirklichen' (to realize oneself) means to develop one's personal potential. It is often used in the context of work, art, or personal life goals.
Im Ruhestand hat er endlich Zeit, sich künstlerisch zu verwirklichen.
In retirement, he finally has time to realize himself artistically.
to carry out
Durchführen and verwirklichen both refer to a plan, but they differ in focus. Durchführen primarily describes the concrete process and execution of the planned action, while verwirklichen emphasizes that a plan or idea becomes reality. Use „durchführen“ for the individual steps and „verwirklichen“ for the goal achieved.
Mit dem Umbau verwirklichen wir unseren lange geplanten Wohntraum.
By renovating the house, we are making our long-planned dream home a reality.
Wir führen den Renovierungsplan Schritt für Schritt durch.
We are carrying out the renovation plan step by step.
