German word

vollendet

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔlˈɛndət/

Meaning

  • adjectivefinished

Example

Das Bild ist vollendet.

The picture is finished.

Illustration for vollendet (finished)

More examples

Sie arbeitete mit vollendeter Präzision.

She worked with perfect precision.

Core concept

A finished creation with every part brought into a complete and polished whole.

Common phrases

  • vollendet sein

    be finished

  • ein vollendetes Ergebnis

    a finished result

  • mit vollendeter Präzision

    with perfect precision

Similar words

fertig: Finished and ready for the next step in a process or task.
perfekt: So good that it comes close to an ideal result.
abgeschlossen: Brought to completion after every procedure or stage has ended.
vollständig: Complete in every necessary part, with no omissions.

Definition in German

Ganz fertiggestellt und ohne erkennbare Mängel.

Word origin

Vollendet is the past participle of vollenden, formed from voll ('full') and enden ('end') to mean brought to a full conclusion.

Usage tips

  • Vollendet has an elevated register and often praises a work or result, whereas fertig is more usual for everyday 'finished' situations.

Other meanings

  • perfectadjective

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