Verfällt

Verfüllt is a German adjective derived from the verb verfüllen, meaning “to fill up” or “to fill completely.” In contemporary usage it describes a state of being fully occupied or completely filled, often in reference to containers, rooms, schedules, or abstract concepts such as emotions. The term can appear in both literal and figurative contexts: a glass that is verfüllt with water is physically full, while a calendar that is verfüllt with appointments conveys a sense of complete scheduling.

Etymologically, ver‑ is a common German prefix that conveys completion or thoroughness, while füllen traces back to Old High German *fillan*, meaning “to fill.” The past participle form verfüllt functions adjectivally and can also serve as part of the perfect tense when combined with auxiliary verbs, e.g., „Der Tank ist vollständig verfüllt.“

In grammatical terms, verfüllt behaves like other weak adjectives, taking appropriate endings according to case, number, gender, and definiteness (e.g., der völlig verfüllte Raum, einen vollständig verfügten Tisch). The adjective is often accompanied by intensifiers such as vollständig, völlig, or völlig, which reinforce the notion of totality.

The word appears in various specialized domains. In engineering and logistics, verfüllt describes storage units that have reached capacity. In literary analysis, it may be used metaphorically to depict characters whose thoughts or feelings are “filled” with particular sentiments. Although not among the most common German adjectives, verfüllt remains a useful term for expressing the condition of being completely filled or occupied.