vollgestopft

This is the 15512th most frequent German word.


vollgestopft

Cramped or stuffed full.


'Vollgestopft' describes the state of the backpack being completely filled with items, to the extent that it could barely contain them.

Der Rucksack war so vollgestopft, dass der Reißverschluss kaum zuging.

The backpack was so crammed full that the zipper could barely close.


'Vollgestopft' here is used figuratively to describe the sensation of being overly full from eating.

Nach dem großen Mittagessen fühlte ich mich vollgestopft und musste mich ausruhen.

After the big lunch, I felt stuffed and had to rest.


'Vollgestopft' conveys the idea of the wardrobe being packed tightly with items, suggesting a lack of order.

Der Schrank ist vollgestopft mit alten Kleidern und wird dringend ausgemistet.

The wardrobe is crammed full of old clothes and is in urgent need of decluttering.