complementary in German
complementary in German is komplementär, Ausgleichs-, Bei- — complementary means combining well with something else so that together they form a complete or improved whole.
complementary in German
komplementär
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ausgleichs-
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Bei-
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ergänzungs-
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Gegen-
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Hilfs-
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ergänzung
A complementary colour.
Komplementär
A complementary colour.
What does "complementary" mean?
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adj Combining well with something else so that together they form a complete or improved whole.
"Their skills are complementary — she's creative, and he's highly organized."
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noun An angle that, added to another, equals ninety degrees.
"A 30-degree angle and a 60-degree angle are complementary."
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complementary in a sentence
- Their skills are complementary — she's creative, and he's highly organized.
- The wine and cheese had wonderfully complementary flavors.
- A 30-degree angle and a 60-degree angle are complementary.
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What is "complementary" in German?
"complementary" in German is komplementär, Ausgleichs-, Bei-. complementary means: Combining well with something else so that together they form a complete or improved whole.
How do you use "complementary" in a sentence?
Example: "Their skills are complementary — she's creative, and he's highly organized." In German, "complementary" is komplementär, Ausgleichs-, Bei-.
Are there other ways to say "complementary" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "complementary": komplementär, Ausgleichs-, Bei-, Ergänzungs-, Gegen-, Hilfs-.
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