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anständig

decent

Jemand, der sich gut benimmt und höflich zu anderen ist.

The German word "anständig" is an adjective meaning "decent," "respectable," or "proper."

  • Root word: "ständig" means "constant" or "steady."
  • The prefix "an-" here helps form an adjective, often adding a sense of "appropriate" or "pertaining to."

Similar words:

  • ordentlich (orderly, neat)
  • respektabel (respectable)
  • seriös (serious, respectable)
  • ehrenhaft (honorable)

Differences:

  • anständig emphasizes moral correctness or behaving properly.
  • ordentlich focuses more on tidiness or order.
  • respektabel often relates to social respect or status.
  • seriös underlines seriousness or reliability.
  • ehrenhaft stresses honor and integrity, usually in a more formal or ethical sense.

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Examples

Kinder sollten anständig sein.adjective

Children should be decent.

In der Schule verhält man sich anständig.adjective

In school, one behaves decently.

Man erwartet, dass jeder anständig handelt.adjective

One expects that everyone behaves decently.

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