compliment in Dutch

compliment in Dutch is compliment, complimenteren, een compliment geven — compliment means a remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

compliment in Dutch

compliment

noun

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

complimenteren

verb

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

een compliment geven

verb

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

What does "compliment" mean?

noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
"He paid her a compliment on her cooking."
verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
"Several guests complimented the chef on the fish."
noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.
"Please give my compliments to your parents."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

compliment in a sentence

He paid her a compliment on her cooking.
Being asked to speak again was the best compliment they could have given him.
Several guests complimented the chef on the fish.
She complimented me on my Portuguese.

Similar words in Dutch

accolade commend congratulate flatter flattery praise tribute

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compliment" in Dutch?

"compliment" in Dutch is compliment, complimenteren, een compliment geven. compliment means: A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

How do you use "compliment" in a sentence?

Example: "He paid her a compliment on her cooking." In Dutch, "compliment" is compliment, complimenteren, een compliment geven.

Are there other ways to say "compliment" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "compliment": compliment, complimenteren, een compliment geven.

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