compliment in German
compliment in German is Kompliment, Achtungsbezeugung, Anerkennung — compliment means a remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
compliment in German
Kompliment
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Achtungsbezeugung
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Anerkennung
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Ehrenbezeigung
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Lob
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Kompliment
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Höflichkeitsbezeigung
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Höflichkeitsbezeugung
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Schmeichelei
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
beglückwünschen
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
loben
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
ein Kompliment machen
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
komplimentieren
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
What does "compliment" mean?
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noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
"He paid her a compliment on her cooking."
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verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
"Several guests complimented the chef on the fish."
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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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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.
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What is "compliment" in German?
"compliment" in German is Kompliment, Achtungsbezeugung, Anerkennung. 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 German, "compliment" is Kompliment, Achtungsbezeugung, Anerkennung.
Are there other ways to say "compliment" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "compliment": Kompliment, Achtungsbezeugung, Anerkennung, Ehrenbezeigung, Lob, Höflichkeitsbezeigung.
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