auf|füllen
Translation
to fill up, to refill, to replenish
Examples
Kannst du bitte das Glas auffüllen?
Can you please refill the glass?
Wir müssen die Vorräte auffüllen.
We have to replenish the supplies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) auffüllen to fill up (sth.) To fill up the shelves.
((sth.)) ((mit+3)) auffüllen to fill up (sth.) with (sth.) To fill up the glass with water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachfüllen, ergänzen; Antonyms: leeren, ausleeren
Etymology
Composed of 'auf-' (up) and 'füllen' (to fill). It literally means 'to fill up'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'auf' as indicating completion, so 'auffüllen' is to fill something completely 'up'.