complicate

ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪt
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Translation of complicate into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

general use

make something more difficult or complex
komplizieren erschweren
  • New laws tend to complicate the process of filing taxes..Neue Gesetze neigen dazu, den Steuererklärungsprozess zu komplizieren
2.

complexity

involve in a more intricate situation
  • The new rules may complicate the process.Die neuen Regeln könnten den Prozess komplizieren.

Adjective

1.

folded

Rare
bent or curved back on itself
Rare
zurückgebogen
  • The complicate leaf had an unusual shape.Das zurückgebogene Blatt hatte eine ungewöhnliche Form.
2.

intertwined

Rare
twisted together or tangled
Rare
  • The complicate branches made it hard to walk through.Die verwickelten Äste machten es schwer, hindurchzugehen.
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Expressions with complicate: examples in English and translations in German

um die Sache zu verkomplizieren
To complicate matters, the train drivers announced a sudden strike.
etwas verkomplizieren
die Dinge verkomplizieren
Changing the schedule now would only complicate things for everyone.

Synonyms and analogies of complicate in English

Examples of complicate in a sentence

  • Unexpected changes can complicate the project timeline.
  • His comments could complicate the negotiations.
  • Adding more variables will complicate the equation.
  • The complicate structure of the shell was fascinating.
  • Botanists studied the complicate arrangement of the petals.
  • The complicate wires were difficult to untangle.

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

Verb
erschwerenv.

Deficiencies in color vision can complicate tasks like driving at night.

Defizite im Farbsehen können Aufgaben wie das Fahren bei Nacht erschweren.

He feared that a bench warrant would complicate his attempts to travel.

Er fürchtete, dass ein Haftbefehl seine Reisepläne erschweren würde.

komplizierenv.

In relationships, there can be blurred lines that complicate feelings and expectations.

In Beziehungen kann es Grauzonen geben, die Gefühle und Erwartungen komplizieren.

He asked questions that could complicate the simple answer I had prepared.

Er stellte Fragen, die meine einfach vorbereitete Antwort hätten komplizieren können.

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complicate: Examples and translations in context

You should avoid anything that could complicate your health recovery.

Du solltest alles vermeiden, was deine Genesung erschweren könnte.

Diplomats often have to deal with facts on the ground that complicate negotiations.

Diplomaten müssen oft mit vollendeten Tatsachen umgehen, die Verhandlungen erschweren.

Substance abuse often results in legal troubles that complicate recovery efforts.

Drogenmissbrauch führt oft zu rechtlichen Problemen, die die Erholungsbemühungen erschweren.

Fluctuating public opinions on the issue complicate the debate surrounding legislation.

Schwankende öffentliche Meinungen zu dem Thema erschweren die Debatte um die Gesetzgebung.

Mortification can greatly complicate healing and recovery from a serious wound.

Gewebetod kann die Heilung und Genesung von einer schweren Wunde erheblich erschweren.

Planning too many activities can complicate an otherwise relaxing weekend.

Zu viele Aktivitäten zu planen kann ein ansonsten entspannendes Wochenende erschweren.

Vagueness often leads to ambiguity, which can complicate communication.

Unklarheit führt oft zu Mehrdeutigkeit, die die Kommunikation erschweren kann.

Self-defense claims can complicate the prosecution of a homicide case.

Behauptungen der Notwehr können die Strafverfolgung in einem Tötungsfall erschweren.

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complicate things
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