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composition in German

composition in German is Zusammenstellung, Zusammensetzung, Komposition — composition means the way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.

composition in German

Zusammenstellung
noun
The proportion of different parts to make a whole. [from 14th c.]
Zusammensetzung
noun
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]
Komposition
noun
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]
Komposition
noun
Zusammensetzung
noun

What does "composition" mean?

  1. noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
    "The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there."
  2. noun A piece of music, writing, or art that has been created.
    "This is one of the composer's earliest surviving compositions."
  3. noun The arrangement of visual elements within a picture or photograph.
    "The photographer adjusted the composition to include more sky."
  4. noun A short piece of writing, especially one written as a school exercise.
    "The students wrote a composition about their summer holidays."

composition in a sentence

  • The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there.
  • This is one of the composer's earliest surviving compositions.
  • The photographer adjusted the composition to include more sky.
  • The students wrote a composition about their summer holidays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "composition" in German?

"composition" in German is Zusammenstellung, Zusammensetzung, Komposition. composition means: The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.

How do you use "composition" in a sentence?

Example: "The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there." In German, "composition" is Zusammenstellung, Zusammensetzung, Komposition.

Are there other ways to say "composition" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "composition": Zusammenstellung, Zusammensetzung, Komposition.

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