German word

komplettieren

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmplɛˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbcomplete

Example

Die neuen Informationen komplettieren das Bild.

The new information completes the picture.

Illustration for komplettieren (complete)

More examples

Um den Bericht fertigzustellen, müssen Sie die fehlenden Daten komplettieren.

To complete the report, you need to fill in the missing data.

Core concept

An unfinished set gains its remaining elements and becomes a complete set.

Common phrases

  • Daten komplettieren

    complete the data

  • ein Formular komplettieren

    complete a form

Similar words

ergänzen: Add missing details or information to fill a gap.
vervollständigen: Add missing parts until something is fully complete.
ausfüllen: Enter the required content in blank or incomplete spaces.
zusammenstellen: Gather separate elements and arrange them into a whole.

Definition in German

Durch Hinzufügen von Teilen oder Informationen etwas vollständig machen.

Word origin

The verb derives from German "komplett" plus "-ieren", while "komplett" ultimately comes from French "complet" and Latin "completus".

Usage tips

  • The verb usually means making something complete by adding what is missing, whereas "beenden" more often means bringing an activity to an end.

Other meanings

  • finishverb
  • supplementverb

Opposites

  • weglassenomitverb

Related words

  • Komplettierungcompletionnoun
  • komplettierbarcompletableadjective

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