Kompliziert
Example: Die komplizierte Struktur des Projekts erfordert viel Geduld.
Definition
"Kompliziert" describes something that is complex, intricate, or difficult to understand or deal with. It often refers to situations, structures, or problems that require careful thought or patience, such as in the phrase 'Die komplizierte Struktur des Projekts erfordert viel Geduld.'
Etymology
The word "kompliziert" comes from the Latin 'complicatus,' which means 'folded together' or 'entwined.' Over time, this evolved in German to describe things that are not straightforward but rather tangled or complex. Did you know? The English word 'complicate' shares the same Latin root!
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"Kompliziert" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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