völlig
totally
Meaning of völlig
ganz und gar, in vollem Umfang
completely; often used in speech for emphasis
Pronunciation
völlig with English translation
völlig usage examples
Das Glas ist völlig leer.
The glass is totally empty.
Das Zimmer ist völlig dunkel.
The room is totally dark.
völlig synonyms
What's the difference between völlig, gänzlich, restlos, absolut, ganz, vollständig, etwa, and ziemlich
Emphasizes that nothing is left: “completely, without any remainder.”
Strong intensifier used for emphasis: “absolutely, completely.”
Can mean “whole, entire, completely”; very close to “völlig,” but often a bit softer.
Emphasizes completeness and having all parts: “complete, full.”
Often means “completely, perfectly,” sometimes with a sense of flawlessness.
Colloquial intensifier: “completely, totally”; can sound more emotional.
Very close to “completely, entirely,” common in neutral and everyday speech.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means “about, by any chance, perhaps”; not a synonym of “completely.”
Means “quite, rather, fairly,” not “completely.”
Means “almost,” so it expresses incompleteness.
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Questions about this word
What does völlig mean?
completely; often used in speech for emphasis
How do you pronounce völlig?
völlig is pronounced [ˈfœːlɪç].
How is völlig used in a sentence?
The glass is totally empty. Translation: Das Glas ist völlig leer.
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