Kompensieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kompensieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to compensate", "to offset" or "to balance".

Essential properties of "kompensieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kompensieren
Simple past: kompensierte
Participle: kompensiert

See full conjugation of kompensieren

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kompensieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To balance or counteract a negative effect"

Definition: "To balance or counteract a negative effect or deficit."
Translation(s): to compensate, to offset, to balance
Synonym(s): ausgleichen, wettmachen
Antonym(s): verschlimmern, verschlechtern
Related word(s): Kompensation, ausgleichen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, die Verluste durch höhere Einnahmen zu kompensieren.He tries to compensate for the losses with higher income.
Die Firma muss die Umweltauswirkungen ihrer Produktion kompensieren.The company must compensate for the environmental impact of its production.
Sie konnte den Stress durch Meditation kompensieren.She was able to compensate for the stress through meditation.

2.) "To make amends or pay for a loss/damage"

Definition: "To repair or indemnify for a loss or damage."
Translation(s): to compensate, to indemnify, to reimburse
Synonym(s): entschädigen, wiedergutmachen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): Entschädigung, Wiedergutmachung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Versicherer muss den Schaden kompensieren.The insurer must compensate for the damage.
Sie hat die Unannehmlichkeiten mit einem Geschenk kompensiert.She compensated for the inconvenience with a gift.
Der Fehler wurde durch eine Rückerstattung kompensiert.The error was compensated by a refund.

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