full of
voller + genitive
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full of
Filled or covered with a large amount of something; strongly marked by a feeling or quality. Used before a noun, usually without an article.
Die Kinder warteten voller Ungeduld auf die Bescherung.
The children were full of impatience as they waited for the presents to be handed out.
When used as a preposition, 'voller' (full of) comes directly before a noun, usually without an article. This construction is often used with abstract nouns.
Sie sprach voller Begeisterung über das Konzert.
She was full of enthusiasm as she talked about the concert.
Common combinations include 'voller Freude' (full of joy), 'voller Hoffnung' (full of hope), 'voller Angst' (full of fear), 'voller Stolz' (full of pride), and 'voller Dankbarkeit' (full of gratitude). These nouns usually refer to feelings or attitudes.
Die Mannschaft ging voller Zuversicht in das entscheidende Spiel.
The team went into the decisive match full of confidence.
In 'voller Ungeduld' (full of impatience), 'voller' (full of) is used in a preposition-like construction without an article. In 'ein voller Becher' (a full cup), however, 'voller' (full) is the inflected form of the adjective 'voll' (full); the article and the concrete noun help you recognize this use.
Der Korb war voller reifer Äpfel.
The basket was full of ripe apples.
Auf dem Tisch stand ein voller Becher.
There was a full cup on the table.
