English–German

“fill” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʏlən/

Example

Ich fülle das Glas mit Wasser.

I fill the glass with water.

Illustration for füllen (fill)

How to say “fill” in German

“Fill” in German is füllen.

Something is added inside a vessel or space until its remaining room is used up.

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

Example sentences with füllen

Sie füllt die Tasche mit Büchern.

She fills the bag with books.

Tips for using füllen

  • For completing a form or blanks, German normally uses ausfüllen rather than füllen alone.

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