adjective
complete
B1
komplett: adjective meaning 'complete' or 'total'. It's gradable (comparative kompletter, superlative am komplettesten). Commonly used attributively and predicatively; follow normal adjective endings in German. Antonym: teilweise ('partly'). Not reflexive or verbal; no special prepositions. Usage: emphasises entirety or thoroughness in speech.
Examples
Die Lieferung war komplett, sodass der Laden öffnen konnte, weil alles vorhanden war.
The delivery was complete, so the shop could open because everything was available.
Das Projekt ist komplett abgeschlossen.
The project is completely finished.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a puzzle with the final piece snapping in — everything is 'komplett'.
complete (almost identical to English 'complete'), so sound helps recall.
Notes
Komplett is commonly used in everyday speech; stronger alternatives include 'vollständig'.