German word

vollends

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlɛnts/

Meaning

  • adverbcompletely

Example

Er hat vollends vergessen, die Tür abzuschließen.

He completely forgot to lock the door.

Illustration for vollends (completely)

More examples

Die Technik ist vollends überholt.

The technology is completely outdated.

Core concept

A process reaches its endpoint and every unfinished part disappears.

Common phrases

  • vollends überholt

    completely outdated

  • vollends unangebracht

    completely inappropriate

  • vollends entbehrlich

    completely unnecessary

Similar words

völlig: Completely, with nothing lacking or incomplete.
ganz: Across the whole extent or in every part.
total: Extremely, with strong informal emphasis.
absolut: Completely, with no conditions, limits, or exceptions.

Definition in German

In vollem Umfang, vollständig und ohne Rest vorhanden sein

Word origin

The adverb combines voll ('full') with an old form related to Ende ('end'), expressing completion all the way to the end.

Usage tips

  • Vollends is an adverb and does not mean physical fullness; it intensifies verbs, adjectives, or participles such as vergessen or unmöglich.

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