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compensating

/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/

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verb

Wiedergutmachung leisten, entschädigen

To do (something good) after (something bad) happens

Examples :

""He forgot his wife's birthday, but he's compensating by taking her on a surprise weekend trip." "

Er hat den Geburtstag seiner Frau vergessen, aber er macht das mit einem überraschenden Wochenendausflug wieder gut.

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verb

Entschädigen, vergüten

To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.

Examples :

"It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."

Es ist harte Arbeit, aber sie werden Sie gut dafür entschädigen.

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verb

Ausgleichen, entschädigen, kompensieren

To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.

Examples :

"His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."

Seine laute Stimme kann den Mangel an Persönlichkeit nicht ausgleichen.

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verb

Ausgleichen, kompensieren

To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.

Examples :

"After losing his sight, he started compensating by developing a stronger sense of hearing. "

Nachdem er sein Augenlicht verloren hatte, begann er, dies durch die Entwicklung eines stärkeren Gehörsinns auszugleichen.

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