Kompliment
compliment
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/kɔmpliˈmɛnt/
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Cultural Note
Germans tend to give fewer but more meaningful compliments than Americans. Over-the-top flattery is often viewed with suspicion. A single sincere 'Du siehst toll aus' (You look great) carries more weight than a string of superlatives.
📝 Example Sentences
Das ist ein schönes Kompliment, danke!
That's a nice compliment, thank you!
Er macht ihr ständig Komplimente.
He's constantly paying her compliments.
Ich kann Komplimente schlecht annehmen.
I'm bad at accepting compliments.