Kompliziert
Example: Die komplizierte Situation erforderte eine sorgfältige Analyse.
Definition
"Kompliziert" describes something that is complex or difficult to understand, often involving many interconnected parts or factors. For example, a situation that requires careful analysis due to its intricate details can be described as "kompliziert."
Etymology
The word "kompliziert" comes from the Latin verb 'complicare,' meaning 'to fold together.' Over time, it entered German through French as 'compliquer,' evolving into the adjective 'kompliziert' to express something that is entangled or complex. Did you know that the notion of folding things together metaphorically relates to complexity?
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"Kompliziert" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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