vielschichtig
Translation
multi-layered, complex, multifaceted
Examples
Das Problem ist sehr vielschichtig.
The problem is very complex.
Er ist eine vielschichtige Persönlichkeit.
He is a multi-layered personality.
Der Roman hat eine vielschichtige Handlung.
The novel has a complex plot.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) is vielschichtig (sth.) is complex The plot of the movie is complex.
a vielschichtig ((noun)) a complex (noun) That is a complex topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: komplex, facettenreich; Antonyms: einfach, simpel
Etymology
From 'viel' (many) + 'Schicht' (layer) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'many-layered'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cake with 'many layers' (viele Schichten). A problem or a personality can be complex like that cake.