English–German

“completely” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfœlɪç/

Example

Das Haus ist völlig zerstört.

The house is completely destroyed.

Illustration for völlig (completely)

How to say “completely” in German

“Completely” in German is völlig.

A finished state in which every part is affected and no remainder is left outside it.

Full entry for völlig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with völlig

Ich bin völlig fertig.

I am completely exhausted.

Tips for using völlig

  • Völlig expresses complete or utter degree, whereas colloquial voll can mean very as an intensifier.

Other German words for “completely”

Ich bin rundum zufrieden.

I am completely satisfied.

Das Problem ist restlos gelöst.

The problem has been completely solved.

Ich habe das Problem gänzlich verstanden.

I completely understood the problem.

Das ist komplett falsch.

That is completely wrong.

Ich bin vollkommen überzeugt.

I am completely convinced.

Er hat vollends vergessen, die Tür abzuschließen.

He completely forgot to lock the door.

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