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compound in German

compound in German is zusammengesetzt, mehrschichtig, mehrteilig — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

compound in German

zusammengesetzt
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
mehrschichtig
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
mehrteilig
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
zusammengestellt
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
Kompositum
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Zusammensetzung
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Mischung
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Masse
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Präparat
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Verbindung
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
Verbindung
noun
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
Komplex
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Block
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Gehege
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Gelände
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Lager
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Komplex
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Anwesen
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Block
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Ensemble
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
durch Vergleich regeln
verb
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
einen Vergleich schließen
verb
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
sich vergleichen
verb
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
mischen
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
sich vergleichen
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
verbinden
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammenmischen
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammenreiben
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammensetzen
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
erschweren
verb
(horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
verschlimmern
verb
(horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.

What does "compound" mean?

  1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
    "The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
  2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
    ""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
  3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
    "The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
  4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
    "Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."

compound in a sentence

  • The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
  • "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
  • The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
  • Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compound" in German?

"compound" in German is zusammengesetzt, mehrschichtig, mehrteilig. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

How do you use "compound" in a sentence?

Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In German, "compound" is zusammengesetzt, mehrschichtig, mehrteilig.

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

Yes — German has 27 translations listed for "compound": zusammengesetzt, mehrschichtig, mehrteilig, zusammengestellt, Kompositum, Zusammensetzung.

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