German word

vollenden

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔlˈɛndən/

Meaning

  • verbfinish

Example

Ich vollende das Projekt bis Freitag.

I will finish the project by Friday.

Illustration for vollenden (finish)

More examples

Sie vollendete ihr Studium nach einem Auslandsjahr.

She completed her studies after a year abroad.

Core concept

An unfinished work is brought to its final, fully formed state.

Common phrases

  • ein Studium vollenden

    complete a course of study

  • ein Bauwerk vollenden

    complete a structure

Similar words

beenden: Bringing an action or state to an end.
abschließen: Concluding work or a contract with a clear sense of closure.
fertigstellen: Finishing an object or task in its intended form.
erledigen: Taking care of something that needs to be done.

Definition in German

Etwas vollständig zum Abschluss bringen, so dass es als beendet gilt.

Word origin

The verb combines the Germanic adjective "voll" ("full") with "enden" ("to end"), expressing full completion.

Usage tips

  • "Vollenden" is transitive and often more formal than the everyday verb "beenden", so it normally takes an accusative object.

Other meanings

  • completeverb
  • accomplishverb

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