Adjective / Adverb
angemessen
Pronunciation: /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/
appropriate; adequate
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- appropriate; adequate
- reasonable (of a price or amount)
Adverb
- appropriately
Example sentence
Ihre Reaktion war völlig angemessen.
Her reaction was entirely appropriate.
Usage
- eine angemessene Reaktion — A response suited to the situation; appropriate or proportionate.
- jemandem angemessen erscheinen — Seem appropriate to someone; the person is dative.
Für diesen Anlass ist die Kleidung angemessen.
The clothing is appropriate for this occasion.