Die Kombination aus Butter und Knoblauch macht diese Sauce lecker.
English: The combination of butter and garlic makes this sauce delicious.
Kombination /kˌɔmbiːnatsjˈoːn/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "combination".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- combination
- Translation
- Kombination
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Kombination |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Kombination
- Examples
- Das ist die Kombination.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ich kann mich nicht an die Kombination meines alten Schließfachs erinnern.
English: I cannot remember the combination of my old gym locker.
Eine Kombination von Faktoren führte zum unerwarteten Scheitern des Unternehmens.
English: A combination of factors led to the unexpected business failure.
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