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
Composed of elements; not simple.
mehrschichtig
Composed of elements; not simple.
mehrteilig
Composed of elements; not simple.
zusammengestellt
Composed of elements; not simple.
Kompositum
Anything made by combining several things.
Zusammensetzung
Anything made by combining several things.
Mischung
Anything made by combining several things.
Masse
Anything made by combining several things.
Präparat
Anything made by combining several things.
Verbindung
Anything made by combining several things.
Verbindung
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
Komplex
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Block
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Gehege
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Gelände
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Lager
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
Komplex
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Anwesen
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Block
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Ensemble
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
durch Vergleich regeln
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
einen Vergleich schließen
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
sich vergleichen
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
mischen
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
sich vergleichen
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
verbinden
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammenmischen
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammenreiben
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
zusammensetzen
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
erschweren
(horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
verschlimmern
(horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
What does "compound" mean?
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noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
"Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine."
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adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words."
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verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"Chemists compound the powders with oil to make a smooth ointment."
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verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Heavy rain compounded the delays caused by the roadworks."
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compound in a sentence
- Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine.
- Guards checked everyone who entered the compound gates.
- "Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words.
- An insect's compound eye is made up of many tiny lenses.
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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: "Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine." 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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