vollständig
complete
Having all necessary or associated parts; with nothing missing; complete.
EXAMPLE
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen vollständig sind.
Please make sure that your application documents are complete.
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Meanings
vollständig
completely
To the full extent; entirely or totally. Refers to the extent or degree of something.
EXAMPLE
Der Patient ist nach der Operation wieder vollständig genesen.
The patient has completely recovered after the operation.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of 'voll' (full) and 'ständig' (derived from 'Stand', standing/state). It describes a state that is 'full', meaning that nothing is missing.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Umzug war das Chaos groß, aber jetzt ist die Wohnung wieder vollständig eingerichtet.
After the move, the chaos was huge, but now the apartment is fully furnished again.
Adjective or adverb
The meaning depends on the word's function in the sentence. If 'vollständig' (complete) stands before a noun, it means 'complete' (all parts are there). If it modifies a verb or adjective, it means 'entirely' or 'totally'.
EXAMPLE
Die Liste der Teilnehmer ist noch nicht vollständig.
The list of participants is not yet complete.
Typical collocations
When it is about nothing being missing, 'vollständig' (complete) is often used with information or collections. Typical examples are: 'vollständige Unterlagen' (complete documents), 'vollständiger Name' (full name), or 'eine vollständige Adresse' (a complete address).
EXAMPLE
Für die Anmeldung benötigen wir Ihren vollständigen Namen.
For registration, we need your full name.
Typical collocations
As an adverb meaning 'entirely', 'vollständig' (completely) often describes the completion of a process. Common verbs are: 'vollständig genesen' (to recover completely), 'vollständig zerstören' (to destroy completely), or 'ein Formular vollständig ausfüllen' (to fill out a form completely).
EXAMPLE
Das alte Gebäude wurde bei dem Feuer vollständig zerstört.
The old building was completely destroyed in the fire.
Compare with
vollständig vs ganz
whole / quite
Ganz and vollständig can express that nothing is left out. Ganz focuses more on something as an undivided whole; vollständig emphasizes that all necessary or associated parts are present. Ganz is suitable for the entire application, while vollständig is suitable for an application with no missing documents.
vollständig
Der Antrag ist vollständig, denn keine Anlage fehlt.
The application is complete because no attachment is missing.
ganz
Ich habe den ganzen Antrag sorgfältig gelesen.
I read the entire application carefully.
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