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To successfully complete a great, difficult, or admirable deed or achievement. The word has an elevated character.
Es ist unglaublich, was dieses kleine Team in so kurzer Zeit vollbracht hat.
It is incredible what this small team accomplished in such a short time.
'Vollbringen' (to accomplish) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'voll-' remains firmly connected to the verb stem 'bringen' in all conjugated forms and sentence positions.
Sie vollbrachte eine beeindruckende Leistung.
She accomplished an impressive achievement.
The verb is made up of 'voll' (full/complete) and 'bringen' (to bring). The meaning is 'etwas zur Vollendung bringen' (to bring something to completion). This emphasizes that it is about the successful completion of a difficult task.
Die Bergsteiger haben die Erstbesteigung des Gipfels vollbracht.
The mountaineers accomplished the first ascent of the summit.
This word belongs to elevated language. It is used to describe great or admirable achievements, not everyday tasks.
Die Rettungskräfte haben unter Einsatz ihres Lebens ein Wunder vollbracht.
The rescue workers accomplished a miracle while risking their lives.
'Vollbringen' (to accomplish) is typically combined with nouns that express a great achievement, such as 'eine Heldentat vollbringen' (to accomplish a heroic deed), 'ein Meisterwerk vollbringen' (to accomplish a masterpiece), or 'eine große Tat vollbringen' (to accomplish a great deed).
Der Künstler hat mit diesem Gemälde ein Meisterwerk vollbracht.
With this painting, the artist accomplished a masterpiece.
to manage / create
Schaffen and vollbringen can both express successfully completing something difficult. Schaffen is the ordinary, neutral verb used in everyday language; vollbringen sounds elevated and highlights a great, admirable achievement or deed. Use schaffen for ordinary tasks; vollbringen can be suitable for particularly remarkable achievements.
Mit dieser Rettung vollbrachte sie eine bewundernswerte Leistung.
With this rescue, she accomplished an admirable feat.
Nach vielen Stunden schaffte sie die schwierige Prüfung.
After many hours, she managed to complete the difficult exam.
