German word

Kombination

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmbinaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncombination

Example

Die Kombination aus Rot und Blau gefällt mir.

I like the combination of red and blue.

Illustration for Kombination (combination)

More examples

Kaffee schmeckt in Kombination mit Milch milder.

Coffee tastes milder in combination with milk.

Core concept

Different elements fitted together so that they function as one arrangement.

Common phrases

  • in Kombination mit

    in combination with

  • gute Kombination

    good combination

  • Kombination aus Jeans und Sakko

    combination of jeans and a jacket

Similar words

Verbindung: A link that joins two or more things into one.
Mischung: A blend formed by combining several things.

Definition in German

Zusammenstellung oder Vereinigung von zwei oder mehreren Elementen zu einem Ganzen.

Word origin

German Kombination was borrowed through French combinaison from Latin combinatio, derived from Latin combinare, meaning to join or unite.

Usage tips

  • Kombination is feminine, and the common patterns are eine Kombination aus plus dative and in Kombination mit plus dative.

Other meanings

  • conjunctionnoun
  • joint usenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • kombinierencombineverb
  • kombinierbarcombinableadjective
  • kombiniertcombinedadjective

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