compose in German
compose in German is bestehen, zusammensetzen, zusammenstellen — compose means to make up or form the parts of something.
compose in German
bestehen
zusammensetzen
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
zusammenstellen
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
komponieren
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
komponieren
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
verfassen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
abfassen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
bilden
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
zusammenstellen
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
einschliessen
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
enthalten
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
umfasst
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
beruhigen
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.
fassen
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.
What does "compose" mean?
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verb To make up or form the parts of something.
"Twelve members compose the committee."
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verb To create a piece of music or writing.
"She composed a symphony in just three weeks."
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verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.
"He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview."
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compose in a sentence
- Twelve members compose the committee.
- Several small islands compose the northern part of the country.
- She composed a symphony in just three weeks.
- He sat down to compose a letter of apology.
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What is "compose" in German?
"compose" in German is bestehen, zusammensetzen, zusammenstellen. compose means: To make up or form the parts of something.
How do you use "compose" in a sentence?
Example: "Twelve members compose the committee." In German, "compose" is bestehen, zusammensetzen, zusammenstellen.
Are there other ways to say "compose" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "compose": bestehen, zusammensetzen, zusammenstellen, komponieren, verfassen, abfassen.
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