
zusammengesetzt
composed
Consisting of several individual parts, components, or elements.
Ein Molekül ist aus verschiedenen Atomen zusammengesetzt.
A molecule is composed of different atoms.
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composed
Consisting of several individual parts, components, or elements.
Ein Molekül ist aus verschiedenen Atomen zusammengesetzt.
A molecule is composed of different atoms.

compound
In linguistics, the property of a word that has been formed by combining two or more independent words.
Das Wort „Handschuh“ ist ein zusammengesetztes Substantiv.
The word 'Handschuh' (glove) is a compound noun.

composed
Describes a person who is inwardly collected and calm and controls their emotions even in difficult situations.
Der Angeklagte wirkte während der Urteilsverkündung erstaunlich zusammengesetzt.
The defendant appeared surprisingly composed during the reading of the verdict.
'Zusammengesetzt' is the past participle of the separable verb 'zusammensetzen' (to put together; zusammen + setzen). It is used like an adjective and literally means 'something that has been put together.'
Der Schrank muss noch zusammengesetzt werden.
The cabinet still has to be assembled.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. In connection with materials or systems, it means 'consisting of.' In a linguistic context, it describes a word. When it describes a person, it means 'calm and collected.'
Ein Team ist aus verschiedenen Persönlichkeiten zusammengesetzt.
A team is composed of different personalities.
In the meaning 'consisting of,' the adjective is almost always used with the preposition 'aus' and the dative. The structure is: [something] ist aus [parts] zusammengesetzt.
Die Prüfung ist aus einem mündlichen und einem schriftlichen Teil zusammengesetzt.
The exam is composed of an oral and a written part.
When 'zusammengesetzt' describes a person who is calm and controlled, this belongs more to elevated or written language. In everyday speech, you would more likely use words like 'ruhig' (calm) or 'gefasst' (composed/collected).
Der Zeuge machte vor Gericht einen sehr zusammengesetzten Eindruck.
The witness made a very composed impression in court.
hybrid
Both words can apply to a technology with several components. „hybrid“ refers to an established combination of two different systems, while „zusammengesetzt“ only says that something consists of several parts. Use „hybrid“ when the two systems determine how it functions, and „zusammengesetzt“ for a general description.

Das neue Auto ist aus mehreren technischen Komponenten zusammengesetzt.
The new car is composed of several technical components.
Das neue Auto ist hybrid und nutzt einen Verbrennungs- sowie einen Elektromotor.
The new car is a hybrid and uses both a combustion engine and an electric motor.