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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
verb
zusammensetzen
verb
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
zusammenstellen
verb
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
komponieren
verb
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
komponieren
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
verfassen
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
abfassen
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
bilden
verb
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
zusammenstellen
verb
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
einschliessen
verb
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
enthalten
verb
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
umfasst
verb
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
beruhigen
verb
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.
fassen
verb
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

What does "compose" mean?

  1. verb To make up or form the parts of something.
    "Twelve members compose the committee."
  2. verb To create a piece of music or writing.
    "She composed a symphony in just three weeks."
  3. verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.
    "He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview."

compose in a sentence

  • Twelve members compose the committee.
  • She composed a symphony in just three weeks.
  • He sat down to compose a letter of apology.
  • He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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