Translation of 'compensate' in Gujarati
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Word 'compensate' in Other Languages
- compensate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- compensate in Bengali বাংলা
- compensate in Bodo बड़ो
- compensate in Dogri डोगरी
- compensate in English
- compensate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- compensate in Hindi हिन्दी
- compensate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- compensate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- compensate in Konkani कोंकणी
- compensate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- compensate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- compensate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- compensate in Marathi मराठी
- compensate in Nepali नेपाली
- compensate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- compensate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- compensate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- compensate in Santali
- compensate in Sindhi سنڌي
- compensate in Tamil தமிழ்
- compensate in Telugu తెలుగు
- compensate in Urdu اُردُو
Compensate
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English (UK): /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
English (US): /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
Definitions
- To provide something (such as money) to make up for a loss, suffering, or injury.
- To balance or offset something.
- To adjust or make up for deficiencies in one area by excelling in another.
Usage Examples
- The company agreed to compensate the employees for their overtime work.
- He compensated for his lack of experience with his enthusiasm.
- The insurance policy compensates homeowners for storm damage.
Etymology
From Latin compensare (to counterbalance), from com- (together) + pensare (to weigh).
Synonyms
- Reimburse
- Repay
- Indemnify
- Offset
- Redress
Antonyms
- Deprive
- Forfeit
- Damage
- Penalize
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Compenser | /kɔ̃pɑ̃se/ |
| German | Kompensieren | /kɔmpɛnˈziːrən/ |
| Spanish | Compensar | /kompenˈsaɾ/ |
| Portuguese | Compensar | /kõpẽˈsaʁ/ |
| Italian | Compensare | /kompenˈsaːre/ |
| Chinese | 补偿 | /bǔcháng/ |
| Japanese | 補償する | /hoshō suru/ |
| Russian | Компенсировать | /kəmpʲɪnˈsʲirəvətʲ/ |
| Hindi | मुआवज़ा देना | /mʊaːʋzaː dena/ |
| Bengali | ক্ষতিপূরণ করা | /kʰɔt̪ipurɔn kɔra/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
- American English: /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
- Australian English: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
Historical Usage
The word "compensate" has been used since the 17th century in financial and legal contexts, referring to restitution or reimbursement.
Cultural Nuances
In legal and insurance contexts, compensation often involves monetary reimbursement, while in psychology, it can refer to an individual making up for perceived shortcomings.
More Information
Compensation plays a crucial role in labor law, insurance, and economic transactions, ensuring fairness and restitution for losses or damages.