Auszufüllen

Auszufüllen is a German verb that means "to fill out" or "to complete" and is commonly used in both everyday and formal contexts. The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically referring to forms, documents, applications, or other written materials that need to be completed with information.

The word is constructed from the prefix "aus-" and the verb "füllen" (to fill). In terms of conjugation, it follows regular German verb patterns. In the present tense, it conjugates as: ich fülle aus, du füllst aus, er/sie/es füllt aus, wir füllen aus, ihr füllt aus, sie/Sie füllen aus.

This verb is frequently encountered in administrative, educational, and business settings where paperwork completion is required. Common usage includes phrases like "das Formular ausfüllen" (to fill out the form), "die Bewerbung ausfüllen" (to complete the application), or "die Umfrage ausfüllen" (to fill out the survey).

The verb can also be used in more general contexts beyond paperwork, such as "den Bericht ausfüllen" (to complete the report) or "die Liste ausfüllen" (to fill out the list). In these cases, it implies providing all necessary information or content to make something complete.

Auszufüllen is often confused with similar verbs like "einsetzen" (to insert/write in) or "ergänzen" (to supplement/complete), but ausfüllen specifically emphasizes the act of completing something that has empty spaces or fields requiring information. The verb is considered formal yet common, appropriate for both written and spoken German in professional and casual environments.

Related terms include "ausgefüllt" (filled out/completed) as the past participle and "die Ausfüllung" (completion/filling out) as the corresponding noun form.