kompensieren
Translation
to compensate, to offset, to make up for
Examples
Die Firma muss den Schaden kompensieren.
The company must compensate for the damage.
Er kompensiert seine Schwäche durch Fleiß.
He compensates for his weakness with diligence.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with/by sth.)) to compensate for sth. with/by sth. He compensates for his weakness with diligence.
((sth.)) to compensate for sth. The company must compensate for the damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgleichen, wettmachen, ersetzen
Etymology
From Latin 'compensare' (to weigh one thing against another), from 'com-' (together) + 'pensare' (to weigh).
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of the English word 'to compensate'. Think of receiving compensation for a loss.