angemessen
appropriate
Es beschreibt etwas, das passend, richtig oder geeignet für eine bestimmte Situation ist.
The German word "angemessen" is an adjective meaning "appropriate", "adequate", or "suitable". It comes from the verb "messen" (to measure) combined with the prefix "an-" (which can imply accordance or attachment), so it literally implies something that is measured to or according to a certain standard.
Similar words:
- passend (fitting, suitable)
- gerecht (just, fair)
- zweckmäßig (practical, purposeful)
Differences:
- "angemessen" carries a sense of being right or proper given the context or standards.
- "passend" focuses more on suitability or matching.
- "gerecht" relates more to fairness or justice.
- "zweckmäßig" emphasizes functionality or practicality rather than social or moral appropriateness.
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Examples
Das Verhalten war nicht angemessen.adjective
The behavior was not appropriate.
Die Kleidung ist für die Veranstaltung angemessen.adjective
The clothing is appropriate for the event.
Deine Reaktion ist angemessen.adjective
Your reaction is appropriate.
Dein Kommentar war sehr angemessen.adjective
Your comment was very appropriate.
Deine Antwort klingt angemessen in dieser Situation.adjective
Your answer sounds appropriate in this situation.
Viele finden seine Reaktion angemessen.adjective
Many find his reaction appropriate.
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