German word

völlig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfœlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbcompletely

Example

Das Haus ist völlig zerstört.

The house is completely destroyed.

Illustration for völlig (completely)

More examples

Ich bin völlig fertig.

I am completely exhausted.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • völlig fertig

    completely exhausted

  • völlig falsch

    completely wrong

  • völlig überrascht

    completely surprised

Similar words

ganz: Entirely, covering all parts or aspects.
total: Completely, in a strong and often colloquial way.
voll: Very, used as a colloquial intensifier.
komplett: Completely whole, with all parts present.

Definition in German

ganz und ohne Rest; vollständig

Word origin

The word völlig developed from the Germanic adjective voll through the suffix -ig, whose historical forms include Middle High German vüllec.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • utterlyadverb

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