English–German
“compliment” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmpliˈmɛnt/
Example
Er machte ihr ehrliche Komplimente.
He gave her sincere compliments.
How to say “compliment” in German
“Compliment” in German is Kompliment.
A small verbal gift that highlights someone's quality, effort, or appearance.
Example sentences with Kompliment
Sie reagierte verlegen auf das Kompliment.
She reacted awkwardly to the compliment.
Tips for using Kompliment
- German Kompliment means praise, while English complement means something that completes or matches; the two words are related but not interchangeable.