Betekenis van compliment In het Nederlands

• 0 a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect:

  • He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.

  • I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.

  • Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?

  • You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.

  • Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).

  • That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.

  • We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.

• 1 to praise or express admiration for someone:

  • I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food.

  • I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.

• 2 a remark or action that expresses approval, admiration, or respect:

  • She paid him a high compliment by saying she read all his books.

  • He was surprised by her remark, but decided to take it as a compliment.

• 3 to express your approval, admiration, or respect to someone for that person's character, skill, etc.:

  • I complimented Robert on his great cooking.