das Kompliment
compliment
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/kɔmpliˈmɛnt/
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Cultural Note
Germans tend to give fewer casual compliments than Americans, but when they do, they mean them sincerely. The phrase 'jemandem Komplimente machen' (to give someone compliments) uses the verb 'machen' rather than 'geben.'
📝 Example Sentences
Das ist ein schönes Kompliment!
That is a nice compliment!
Er macht ihr immer Komplimente.
He always gives her compliments.
Ich nehme das als Kompliment.
I take that as a compliment.