verfüllen
Translation
to backfill, to fill in
Examples
Man verfüllt das Loch mit Erde.
They are backfilling the hole with earth.
Der Zahnarzt muss den Zahn verfüllen.
The dentist has to fill the tooth.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to fill sth. with sth. They are filling the pit with sand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auffüllen (to refill), zuschütten (to fill in/cover)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion or a process) + 'füllen' (to fill). It implies filling something up completely or closing a gap.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ver-' as making the action of 'füllen' (filling) thorough and complete, like backfilling a construction pit until it's gone.