vollendet
complete
Finished and fully completed; nothing is missing anymore.
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Jahren war das Bauwerk endlich vollendet.
After many years, the structure was finally complete.
vollendet
perfect / complete
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Meanings
vollendet
perfect
Exceptionally flawless, artistic, or fully mature.
EXAMPLE
Ihre vollendete Stimme begeisterte das Publikum.
Her perfect voice thrilled the audience.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vollendet, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | vollendet |
|---|
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
Sentence structure
'Vollendet' (complete / perfect) is the participle of the verb 'vollenden' (to complete) and is often used as an adjective with 'sein' (to be) or before a noun. Before a noun, it describes something considered complete or particularly perfect.
EXAMPLE
Die Restaurierung ist nach zehn Jahren vollendet.
The restoration was complete after ten years.
Sie präsentierte ein vollendetes Kunstwerk.
She presented a perfect work of art.
Typical collocations
For the meaning 'vollständig fertiggestellt' (fully completed), 'vollendet' (complete) often refers to large or ambitious projects. Typical collocations are 'ein vollendetes Bauwerk' (a completed structure), 'ein vollendetes Projekt' (a completed project), and 'ein vollendetes Werk' (a completed work).
EXAMPLE
Das vollendete Bauwerk wurde im Frühjahr eröffnet.
The completed structure was opened in the spring.
Elevated style
In the meaning 'außergewöhnlich vollkommen' (exceptionally perfect), 'vollendet' (perfect) often belongs to elevated or artistic language. It frequently describes artistic achievements, abilities, or forms.
EXAMPLE
Die vollendete Technik der Pianistin beeindruckte selbst erfahrene Musiker.
The pianist's perfect technique impressed even experienced musicians.
Context clue
When 'vollendet' (perfect) refers to a voice, performance, form, or technique, it usually expresses an evaluation that something is exceptionally flawless. With structures, projects, or works, the context often points instead to a completed state.
EXAMPLE
Seine vollendete Darstellung der Figur wurde vom Publikum lange beklatscht.
His perfect portrayal of the character was applauded by the audience for a long time.
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