در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used for dreams, wishes, and hopes becoming real.
- Combines a noun like 'Traum' with the verb 'gehen'.
- Positive and slightly poetic, perfect for big milestones.
معنی
This phrase is used when a dream, a wish, or a deep hope finally becomes a reality. It describes that magical moment when something you imagined actually happens in the real world.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Celebrating a friend's new job
Dein Traum vom eigenen Büro ist endlich in Erfüllung gegangen!
Your dream of having your own office has finally come true!
Writing a birthday card
Ich hoffe, dass alle deine Wünsche im neuen Jahr in Erfüllung gehen.
I hope that all your wishes come true in the new year.
A formal speech at a wedding
Heute ist für das Brautpaar ein lang gehegter Wunsch in Erfüllung gegangen.
Today, a long-held wish has come true for the bridal couple.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase reflects the German romantic tradition where dreams and inner desires are highly valued. It suggests that a wish is a vessel that needs to be 'filled' with reality to be complete. It is a staple of German birthday culture and classic literature.
The Perfect Past Tense
Since it uses 'gehen', the past tense always uses 'sein'. Always say 'ist in Erfüllung gegangen', never 'hat'.
Keep it Positive
Never use this for bad things. If you say your 'nightmare' went into fulfillment, people will think you wanted it to happen!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used for dreams, wishes, and hopes becoming real.
- Combines a noun like 'Traum' with the verb 'gehen'.
- Positive and slightly poetic, perfect for big milestones.
What It Means
Imagine you have a big dream. Maybe you want to visit Tokyo. When you finally step off the plane, that dream has 'gone into fulfillment.' It is not just about things happening. It is about things completing a journey from your mind to reality. It feels more solid than just 'coming true.' It sounds like a promise being kept by the universe.
How To Use It
You usually pair this phrase with specific nouns. The most common ones are Traum (dream), Wunsch (wish), or Hoffnung (hope). It uses the verb gehen (to go). This implies a movement or a transition. In the past tense, you use ist... gegangen. For example, Mein Wunsch ist in Erfüllung gegangen. It is a fixed expression. You cannot really swap the words around much. Just keep the noun as the subject and let it 'go into fulfillment.'
When To Use It
Use this during emotional or significant milestones. It is perfect for birthday cards. You might say it when a friend gets their dream job. It works well in New Year's resolutions too. Use it when you feel a sense of relief or joy. It is great for storytelling. If you are describing a long-held ambition, this is your go-to phrase. It adds a touch of poetic weight to the conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for mundane daily tasks. Your grocery list does not in Erfüllung gehen. It is also strictly for positive things. If your fear of spiders comes true, do not use this phrase. That would sound very strange to a German ear. Use wahr werden or eintreffen for neutral or negative predictions. Also, avoid it in very dry technical manuals. It is too 'dreamy' for a software guide.
Cultural Background
Germans value the concept of 'Erfüllung' (fulfillment). It suggests something is now complete or whole. Historically, German fairy tales often end with wishes being granted. This phrase carries that classic, slightly magical weight. It reflects a culture that appreciates long-term goals. When a German says this, they are acknowledging the effort or time it took. It is a very satisfying phrase to say out loud.
Common Variations
You might hear einen Wunsch erfüllen. This is the active version. It means 'to fulfill a wish' for someone else. You can also say sich einen Traum erfüllen. This means you worked hard to make your own dream happen. While in Erfüllung gehen sounds like it happened to you, sich erfüllen sounds like you took charge. Both are very common in daily life.
نکات کاربردی
This is a very safe, neutral-to-warm phrase. It works in almost any context as long as the event is positive and significant. Just remember to use 'sein' as the auxiliary verb in the past tense.
The Perfect Past Tense
Since it uses 'gehen', the past tense always uses 'sein'. Always say 'ist in Erfüllung gegangen', never 'hat'.
Keep it Positive
Never use this for bad things. If you say your 'nightmare' went into fulfillment, people will think you wanted it to happen!
The Birthday Rule
In Germany, don't talk about your wish until it 'in Erfüllung geht', or it might not happen! It's a common superstition.
مثالها
6Dein Traum vom eigenen Büro ist endlich in Erfüllung gegangen!
Your dream of having your own office has finally come true!
A very common way to congratulate someone on a career milestone.
Ich hoffe, dass alle deine Wünsche im neuen Jahr in Erfüllung gehen.
I hope that all your wishes come true in the new year.
The standard phrase for birthday or New Year's greetings.
Heute ist für das Brautpaar ein lang gehegter Wunsch in Erfüllung gegangen.
Today, a long-held wish has come true for the bridal couple.
The phrase is elegant enough for formal speeches.
Ich habe Tickets! Mein größter Wunsch geht endlich in Erfüllung!
I got tickets! My biggest wish is finally coming true!
Shows excitement and immediate joy in a casual setting.
Mein Traum von einer Welt ohne Montage wird wohl nie in Erfüllung gehen.
My dream of a world without Mondays will probably never come true.
Using a poetic phrase for a silly topic creates a funny contrast.
Mit dieser Reise ist eine lebenslange Hoffnung in Erfüllung gegangen.
With this trip, a lifelong hope has been fulfilled.
Used for deep, personal reflections on significant life events.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
Hoffentlich ___ mein Traum bald in Erfüllung.
The fixed collocation is always 'in Erfüllung gehen'.
Which noun fits best in this positive context?
Mein ___ ist endlich in Erfüllung gegangen!
This phrase is used for positive things like wishes (Wunsch) or dreams (Traum).
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'in Erfüllung gehen'
Texting friends about small wins.
Mein Wunsch geht gerade in Erfüllung!
Standard everyday use for milestones.
Sein Traum ist in Erfüllung gegangen.
Speeches, cards, and literature.
Mögen Ihre Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen.
When to say 'in Erfüllung gehen'
Birthdays
Wishes coming true.
Career
Getting the dream job.
Travel
Finally visiting a dream city.
Romance
Finding the right partner.
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینهاHoffentlich ___ mein Traum bald in Erfüllung.
The fixed collocation is always 'in Erfüllung gehen'.
Mein ___ ist endlich in Erfüllung gegangen!
This phrase is used for positive things like wishes (Wunsch) or dreams (Traum).
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سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, you should avoid that. Use wahr werden (to become true) or eintreffen (to occur) for negative things. In Erfüllung gehen is strictly for positive desires.
Yes, wahr werden is more general. In Erfüllung gehen sounds more formal and emotional. It's specifically for hopes and dreams.
The word Wunsch (wish) is the most common. You will hear Mein Wunsch ist in Erfüllung gegangen very often.
Not really. It is for big things, not small tasks. You wouldn't say your wish to buy milk 'ging in Erfüllung'.
Only if you are talking about big company visions or long-term goals. For example, Unsere Vision ist in Erfüllung gegangen.
You say: Ich hoffe, dass dein Wunsch in Erfüllung geht.
Not at all. It is a standard B1-level phrase used by all ages every day.
Yes! You can say Sein Traum ist in Erfüllung gegangen to talk about a friend's success.
The Perfekt tense (ist gegangen) is very common because we usually celebrate after the thing has happened.
No, that is a common mistake. It must be gehen. Think of the wish 'walking' into reality.
عبارات مرتبط
wahr werden
einen Wunsch erfüllen
sich bewahrheiten
Realität werden
