complement

ˈkɒmplɪmənt
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Translation of complement into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

enhance

add to something in a way that enhances or improves it
  • A fine wine can complement a good meal..Ein guter Wein kann ein gutes Essen ergänzen.
2.

complete

make something whole or perfect
  • The sauce complements the dish perfectly.Die Soße ergänzt das Gericht perfekt.
3.

inverse value

TECH.
convert a voltage or number into its matching inverse value
TECH.
ergänzen komplementieren invertieren
  • The circuit complements the input signal.Die Schaltung ergänzt das Eingangssignal.

Noun

1.

fits together

something that completes or makes perfect
Komplement Ergänzung fVervollständigung
  • The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.Der Schal ist ein perfektes Komplement zu ihrem Outfit.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
word or phrase completing a grammatical construction
TECH.
  • In 'She is happy', 'happy' is the complement.In 'Sie ist glücklich' ist 'glücklich' die Ergänzung.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
angle adding to another to make 90 degrees
TECH.
  • The two angles are complements in the triangle.Die beiden Winkel sind im Dreieck Komplementärwinkel.
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Expressions with complement: examples in English and translations in German

volle Besatzung
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
Personalbestand
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
Personalbestand
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
Komplementsystem
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
Komplementbindung
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
Komplementbindungsreaktion
Komplementfixationstest
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.

Synonyms and analogies of complement in English

Examples of complement in a sentence

  • The new curtains complement the room's decor.
  • The wine complements the cheese nicely.
  • Her scarf complements her outfit beautifully.
  • The system complements the binary code.
  • This function complements the original value.
  • The wine was a fine complement to the meal.

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

Verb
ergänzenv.

They selected a steel gray carpet to complement the bright walls.

Sie wählten einen silbergrauen Teppich, um die hellen Wände zu ergänzen.

vervollständigenv.

To complement the brawn, she served pickled vegetables on the side.

Um die Sülze zu vervollständigen, servierte sie eingelegtes Gemüse als Beilage.

rundenv.

New key figures every week complement the package and offer perfect control.

Wöchentlich neue Kennzahlen runden das Paket ab und bieten die perfekte Kontrolle.

Noun
dieErgänzungnf.

After the salad, a dinner roll was served as the perfect complement.

Nach dem Salat wurde ein Brötchen als perfekte Ergänzung serviert.

dasKomplementnn.

Reading is the complement to the montage and not to writing.

Lesen ist das Komplement zur Montage und nicht etwa zum Schreiben.

Vervollständigungn.

It may be used to complement a cleansing and slimming diet.

Es kann als Vervollständigung bei reinigenden und abnehmenden Diäten eingesetzt werden.

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complement: Examples and translations in context

Students often choose a minor to complement their major field of study.

Studierende wählen oft ein Nebenfach, das ihr Hauptfach sinnvoll ergänzt.

A good wristwatch can complement any outfit and make a statement.

Eine gute Armbanduhr kann jedes Outfit ergänzen und ein Statement setzen.

Fasting and prayer complement the themes expressed in the collect.

Fasten und Gebet ergänzen die in der Kollekte ausgedrückten Themen.

This book is featuring illustrations that beautifully complement the story.

Dieses Buch ist mit Illustrationen versehen, die die Geschichte wunderschön ergänzen.

He chose an elegant infinity scarf to complement his winter coat.

Er wählte einen eleganten Loop-Schal, um seinen Wintermantel zu ergänzen.

I picked an off-white lamp to complement my dark wooden furniture.

Ich wählte eine cremeweiße Lampe, um meine dunklen Holzmöbel zu ergänzen.

He ordered a white coffee to complement his delicious pastry.

Er bestellte einen Milchkaffee, um sein köstliches Gebäck zu ergänzen.

The chef recommended a fruity rice wine to complement the dessert.

Der Koch empfahl einen fruchtigen Reiswein, um das Dessert zu ergänzen.

See also:

full complementstaff complementtwo's complementcomplement fixationpersonnel complement
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