German Conversation · Level 34
74 words
German word
komplex
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmˈplɛks/
Meaning
- adjectivecomplex
Example
Das ist ein komplexes Problem.
This is a complex problem.
More examples
Die Ursachen sind komplex und schwer zu erklären.
The causes are complex and difficult to explain.
Core concept
A web of strands crosses and supports itself, so no single strand explains the whole.
Common phrases
ein komplexes Thema
a complex topic
komplexe Ursachen
complex causes
Similar words
kompliziert: Having a structure or procedure that is difficult to understand step by step.
schwierig: Requiring considerable effort or time to understand or deal with.
aufwändig: Requiring much time, effort, or work to prepare or complete.
Definition in German
Gleichzeitig mehrere miteinander verwobene Faktoren beschreibend; dadurch analytisch schwer zu vereinfachen.
Word origin
German komplex comes from Latin complexus, meaning 'embraced' or 'entwined', the past participle of complecti, and its history reflects linked parts.
Usage tips
- In German, komplex often describes interrelated systems or factors, while kompliziert more directly emphasizes difficulty or a tangled procedure.