erfüllen /ɛɾfˈʏlən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "satisfy".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt

Source term
satisfy
Translation
erfüllen
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form erfüllen
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + erfüllen
Examples
Wir müssen oft erfüllen.
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Topic context

This word appears in the German Leistung und Fortschritt.

Example Sentences

Ich versuche alle Anforderungen zu erfüllen, die das Projekt erwartet.

English: I have been trying to satisfy all the requirements that the project expects.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Seine ausführliche Antwort überzeugte sogar die anspruchsvollsten Richter.

English: His detailed answer satisfied even the most demanding judges.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Nichts scheint ihren Hunger nach einem langen Training zu stillen.

English: Nothing seems to satisfy her hunger after a long workout.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Das neue Design erfüllt alle Sicherheitsanforderungen.

English: The new design has satisfied all the safety requirements.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

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