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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
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ausgleichs-
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Bei-
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ergänzungs-
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Gegen-
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Hilfs-
adj
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
Ergänzung
noun
A complementary colour.
Komplementär
noun
A complementary colour.

What does "complementary" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun An angle that, added to another, equals ninety degrees.
    "A 30-degree angle and a 60-degree angle are complementary."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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