befüllen
Translation
to fill, to fill up
Examples
Ich befülle die Flasche mit Wasser.
I am filling the bottle with water.
Der Tank muss befüllt werden.
The tank needs to be filled.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to fill sth. with sth. He fills the bucket with sand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: füllen, auffüllen; Antonyms: leeren
Etymology
Prefix 'be-' (acts upon something) + 'füllen' (to fill). It emphasizes the action of filling a specific object.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'be-' often makes a verb transitive. You don't just 'fill' in general, you 'be-fill' a specific container.