erfüllen
Translation
to fulfill, to grant, to meet, to satisfy
Examples
Er erfüllt sich einen Traum.
He is fulfilling a dream.
Das Produkt erfüllt die Erwartungen.
The product meets expectations.
Sie erfüllt ihre Pflichten.
She fulfills her duties.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to fulfill (sth.) He fulfilled all the requirements for the job.
sich ((dat.)) ((sth.)) to fulfill (a dream, etc.) for oneself She fulfilled her lifelong dream of traveling.
((sb.dat.)) ((sth.)) to grant (sb.) (sth.) The genie fulfilled three wishes for him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachkommen, gerecht werden, realisieren
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating completion) + 'füllen' (to fill). Literally 'to fill to completion'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'filling' a cup to the brim. In the same way, you 'fulfill' a wish, a duty, or an expectation.