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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 that a difficult task is completed successfully. 'schaffen' is neutral and fits everyday situations, for both small and big tasks. 'vollbringen' is used more for a great, special, or admirable achievement. It sounds elevated and more solemn. Learners may confuse the words because both describe success. In normal conversation, people usually say 'schaffen'; 'vollbringen' fits when you want to emphasize the achievement especially strongly.
Die Ärztin vollbrachte eine beeindruckende Leistung, als sie das Kind rettete.
The doctor accomplished an impressive feat when she saved the child.
Sie schafft heute noch alle Termine, wenn der Bus pünktlich kommt.
She will still manage all her appointments today if the bus comes on time.