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
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix suggesting completion) and 'füllen' (to fill). The combination means to fill something up entirely, often to close it off.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'ver-' prefix intensifying the 'füllen' (to fill) action, like completely filling a hole so it's level with the ground.