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“complicate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmpliˈt͡siːʁən/

Example

Die neue Regel kompliziert die Situation.

The new rule complicates the situation.

Illustration for komplizieren (complicate)

How to say “complicate” in German

“Complicate” in German is komplizieren.

A clear route becomes covered by overlapping folds and extra turns, so its structure is harder to follow.

Full entry for komplizieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with komplizieren

Seine zusätzlichen Bedingungen komplizierten das Projekt.

His additional conditions complicated the project.

Tips for using komplizieren

  • In its causal use, komplizieren takes a direct object, as in 'Die Regel kompliziert die Situation.'

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