complex
der Komplex, die Komplexe
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psychological complex
A usually unconscious psychological burden or feeling that influences a person's thoughts and behavior. It often involves a strong feeling of inferiority.
Sein Komplex wegen seines Aussehens macht ihn im Umgang mit anderen sehr unsicher.
His complex about his appearance makes him very insecure around others.
complex of issues
A collection of interconnected things, problems, or topics viewed as a single whole.
Der Komplex aus wirtschaftlichen und politischen Problemen ist nur schwer zu lösen.
The complex of economic and political problems is difficult to resolve.
building complex
A large site consisting of several connected buildings or facilities.
Neben dem Bahnhof entsteht ein neuer Komplex mit Wohnungen, Geschäften und Büros.
A new building complex with apartments, shops, and offices is being built next to the train station.
chemical complex
A chemical compound in which a central atom or ion is bonded to several other atoms or molecules.
Im Labor wurde der Komplex mithilfe eines Spektrometers untersucht.
The chemical complex was analyzed in the laboratory using a spectrometer.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Komplexe |
| genitive | des Komplexes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Komplex | die Komplexe |
| accusative | den Komplex | die Komplexe |
| dative | dem Komplex | den Komplexen |
| genitive | des Komplexes | der Komplexe |
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In its psychological sense, 'Komplex' (complex) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'entwickeln' (to develop), or 'unter etwas leiden' (to suffer from something). The phrases 'wegen' (because of) or 'in Bezug auf' (in relation to) often specify what the complex concerns.
Er hat einen Komplex wegen seiner Körpergröße.
He has a complex about his height.
Sie hat wegen ihrer Stimme einen Komplex.
She has a complex about her voice.
When 'Komplex' (complex) refers to an interconnected group of problems or topics, it is often followed by 'aus' (made up of) with the dative. This identifies the components of the complex.
Der Komplex aus Wohnungsnot und steigenden Mieten beschäftigt die Stadtverwaltung.
The complex of housing shortages and rising rents is occupying the city administration.
Dieser Komplex aus rechtlichen und technischen Fragen braucht eine sorgfältige Prüfung.
This complex of legal and technical questions requires careful examination.
When referring to a large site, 'Komplex' (complex) is often combined with words that specify the type of buildings or facilities. Typical examples include 'Wohnkomplex' (residential complex), 'Bürokomplex' (office complex), and 'Gebäudekomplex' (building complex).
Der neue Komplex umfasst ein Hotel, ein Parkhaus und mehrere Geschäfte.
The new building complex includes a hotel, a parking garage, and several shops.
Der Bürokomplex liegt direkt an der Autobahn.
The office complex is right next to the highway.
The chemical sense is a technical term and frequently appears in combinations such as 'Metallkomplex' (metal complex) or 'Komplexverbindung' (coordination compound). The formation of a complex is usually expressed with the verb 'bilden' (to form).
Kupferionen bilden mit Ammoniak einen tiefblauen Komplex.
Copper ions form a deep blue chemical complex with ammonia.
