El compliment



Example: El compliment sincer va reforçar la seva amistat durant anys.

Definition


"El compliment" refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration. It is used to acknowledge someone's qualities, actions, or achievements in a positive way, such as when saying, "El compliment sincer va reforçar la seva amistat durant anys."

Translations


  • el cumplido
  • het compliment
  • le compliment
  • das Kompliment

Etymology


The word "el compliment" comes from the Latin "complēmentum," meaning 'that which fills up or completes.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify a courteous or flattering remark, reflecting the idea of 'completing' social interaction with kindness.

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"El compliment" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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