compassed

ˈkʌmpəst
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Translation of compassed from English into German

Adjective

1.

geometry

Dated
enclosed or surrounded in a circular way
Dated
  • The compassed garden was hidden from view.Der eingekreiste Garten war vor Blicken verborgen.
2.

mathematics

Dated
having a curved or circular shape
Dated
  • The compassed archway added elegance to the building.Der gewölbte Bogen verlieh dem Gebäude Eleganz.
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Synonyms and analogies of compassed in English

Examples of compassed in a sentence

  • A compassed area marked the boundary.
  • The compassed ceiling was a marvel of architecture.
  • They admired the compassed windows of the cathedral.
compass
ˈkʌmpəs
Noun
1.

navigation

instrument for finding directions with a magnetic needle
  • The compass helped us find our way north.Der Kompass half uns, den Weg nach Norden zu finden.
2.

drawing

instrument with two arms for drawing circles
  • She used a compass to draw a perfect circle.Sie benutzte einen Zirkel, um einen perfekten Kreis zu zeichnen.
Verb
1.

cognition

tr.
understand or grasp something mentally
tr.
  • He could not compass the complexity of the theory.Er konnte die Komplexität der Theorie nicht begreifen.
2.

action

tr.Dated
encircle or surround something completely
tr.Dated
  • The castle was compassed by a deep moat.Das Schloss war von einem tiefen Graben umgeben.

Expressions with compass: examples in English and translations in German

die Orientierung verlieren
den Kompass verlieren
After the job loss, she lost her compass and felt confused.
jenseits des Verständnisses
außerhalb des Verständnisses
The math problem was beyond his compass.
jenseits des Verständnisses
Quantum physics is beyond the compass of many students.
Kompassnadel
He watched the compass needle to find his way.
Kompasspunkt
Himmelsrichtung
The ship sailed towards the northeast compass point.
moralischer Kompass
Her strong moral compass guided her decisions.

Translations of "compassed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
umgebenadj.

In the evening light, the village was compassed by a soft, golden glow.

Im Abendlicht war das Dorf von einem weichen, goldenen Schimmer umgeben.

The ancient castle was compassed by thick stone walls, protecting it from invaders.

Die alte Burg war von dicken Steinmauern umgeben, die sie vor Eindringlingen schützten.

umzogenpp.

Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.

Ihr habt dies Gebirge nun genug umzogen; wendet euch gegen Mitternacht.

2:2 And the LORD spake unto me, saying, 2:3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.

2 Und der HERR redete zu mir und sprach: 3 Lange genug habt ihr dieses Gebirge umzogen. Wendet euch nach Norden!

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Other translations for compassed:

  • umringten
  • umgaben

compassed: Examples and translations in context

The campsite was compassed by mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for the trip.

Der Campingplatz war von Bergen umgeben, die eine atemberaubende Kulisse für die Reise boten.

The play area was compassed by soft grass, perfect for children to run freely.

Der Spielbereich war von weichem Gras umgeben, perfekt für Kinder, um frei zu laufen.

The museum was compassed by centuries-old trees, enhancing its historical charm.

Das Museum war von jahrhundertealten Bäumen umgeben, die seinen historischen Charme unterstrichen.

The city was compassed by hills, offering stunning views from every angle.

Die Stadt war von Hügeln umgeben, die von jedem Winkel aus atemberaubende Ausblicke boten.

A beautiful lake was compassed by swaying trees, providing a perfect picnic spot.

Ein schöner See war von schwankenden Bäumen umgeben, was ihn zu einem perfekten Picknickplatz machte.

He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.

Er hat mich verbaut und mich mit Galle und Mühe umgeben.

Sore trials have compassed me round and perils have from all sides beset me.

Schwere Prüfungen umgeben mich von allen Seiten, Gefahren bedrängen mich allenthalben.

The garden was compassed by a tall wooden fence, creating a private retreat for the family.

Der Garten war von einem hohen Holzzaun umgeben, der einen privaten Rückzugsort für die Familie schuf.

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