füllen

This is the 13969th most frequent German word.


füllen

To fill.


'füllen' is used here to describe the action of pouring a substance into a container until it is full.

Ich fülle das Glas mit Wasser.

I fill the glass with water.


'füllen' is used here in a phrasal sense ('ausfüllen'), referring to completing a document by writing necessary information.

Fülle bitte das Formular aus.

Please fill out the form.


'füllen' is used in a metaphorical sense, describing the permeation of a space with something intangible, like a scent.

Die Blume füllt den Raum mit ihrem Duft.

The flower fills the room with its scent.