German word

vollbringen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔlˈbʁɪŋən/

Meaning

  • verbaccomplish

Example

Wir haben das Ziel vollbracht.

We accomplished the goal.

Illustration for vollbringen (accomplish)

More examples

Sie konnte die schwere Aufgabe nicht vollbringen.

She could not accomplish the difficult task.

Core concept

A plan is carried through every stage until the intended result stands complete.

Common phrases

  • eine Aufgabe vollbringen

    accomplish a task

  • etwas Großes vollbringen

    accomplish something great

Similar words

erreichen: Reach a destination or meet a stated goal.
schaffen: Manage to complete a demanding task.
leisten: Carry out work or an action with effective results.
abschließen: Finish a procedure or piece of work and bring it to a close.

Definition in German

Etwas (eine Aufgabe, ein Vorhaben oder ein Ziel) bis zum Ende vollständig und erfolgreich ausführen.

Word origin

The compound verb joins voll with bringen, so its historical formation presents an action as brought fully to its intended end.

Usage tips

  • The perfect uses haben and the irregular participle vollbracht, not vollgebracht.

Other meanings

  • carry outverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Vollbringungaccomplishmentnoun
  • vollbrachtaccomplishedadjective

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