völlig
Translation
complete, total, entirely, completely
Examples
Das ist völliger Unsinn.
That is complete nonsense.
Ich bin völlig erschöpft.
I am completely exhausted.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun complete + noun Das ist völliger Unsinn.
((adverb)) + adjective/verb completely + adjective/verb Ich bin völlig erschöpft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: komplett, total, gänzlich; Antonyms: teilweise (partially)
Etymology
Derived from 'voll' (full), carrying the sense of 'fully' or 'in a full manner'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an intensified version of 'voll' (full). If something is 'völlig', it's 'fully full'.