vollbringen
Translation
to accomplish, to achieve, to perform
Examples
Er hat eine große Tat vollbracht.
He has accomplished a great deed.
Das Werk ist nun vollbracht.
The work is now completed.
Grammar Patterns
to ((accomplish sth.)) et4 vollbringen He accomplished a heroic deed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erreichen, schaffen, leisten; Antonyms: scheitern (to fail), aufgeben (to give up)
Etymology
Comes from the prefix 'voll-' (fully, completely) and the verb 'bringen' (to bring). The idea is 'to bring something to fullness' or completion. It's an inseparable verb.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'bringing' (bringen) a project to a 'full' (voll) and finished state. This connects the parts of the word to its meaning.