uppfyll

Uppfyll is a Swedish verb meaning to fulfill, satisfy, or meet. The infinitive form is uppfylla, and common conjugations include uppfyller in the present tense, uppfyllde in the past tense, and uppfyllt as the supine/participial form. The passive present form is uppfylls. The noun form uppfyllelse denotes the fulfillment or completion of a requirement, obligation, or expectation.

Use and meaning

Uppfylla is used to describe meeting or complying with criteria, promises, or conditions. Typical collocations include uppfylla krav (to meet/fulfill requirements), uppfylla löften (to fulfill promises), and uppfylla villkor (to satisfy conditions). It can also refer to completing goals or expectations, as in an event or project that uppfyllde sina mål (fulfilled its goals) or uppfyllde förväntningarna (met expectations).

Etymology and nuance

Uppfylla is a compound verb formed from the prefix upp- and the verb fylla (to fill). The prefix upp- adds a sense of elevation, completion, or alignment to a standard, so uppfylla emphasizes fulfilling or satisfying a specified requirement rather than merely filling something physically. This makes it common in formal, administrative, and professional language, as well as in everyday speech when discussing obligations or standards.

Related forms and usage notes

The related noun uppfyllelse expresses fulfillment or realization, and the adjective uppfylld describes something that has been fulfilled. In legal, contractual, or project-management contexts, uppfylla is widely used to indicate compliance with defined criteria or obligations.