voll
Translation
full, crowded, complete
Examples
Das Glas ist voll.
The glass is full.
Die Straßen sind voll von Menschen.
The streets are full of people.
Ich habe den vollen Preis bezahlt.
I paid the full price.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) to be full of sth. The stadium was full of fans.
((mit+3)) to be full with sth. Her schedule is full with meetings.
Similar Words
Synonym: gefüllt (filled); Antonym: leer (empty)
Etymology
Directly related to the English word 'full', both coming from the same Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
This is one of the easiest cognates to remember. 'Voll' looks and sounds just like 'full'.