sich selbstverwirklichen
Translation
to realize oneself, to fulfill oneself, to self-actualize
Examples
Er möchte sich im Beruf selbstverwirklichen.
He wants to fulfill himself in his career.
Sie konnte sich durch ihre Kunst selbstverwirklichen.
She was able to realize herself through her art.
Grammar Patterns
to realize oneself (sichAkk selbstverwirklichen) Everyone wants to realize themselves.
to realize oneself ((in sth.dat)) (sichAkk in+3 selbstverwirklichen) He realizes himself in his work.
Similar Words
sich entfalten (to unfold/develop), sich erfüllen (to fulfill oneself)
Etymology
From 'Selbst' (self) + 'verwirklichen' (to realize, to make real). Literally, 'to make oneself real'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as making your 'self' ('Selbst') 'real' ('wirklich') – actualizing your potential.