English–German

“decent” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʃtɛndɪç/

Example

Er ist ein anständiger Mann.

He is a decent man.

Illustration for anständig (decent)

How to say “decent” in German

“Decent” in German is anständig.

A person or thing standing on the acceptable side of a social or practical line.

Full entry for anständig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anständig

Er fordert ein anständiges Gehalt.

He demands a decent salary.

Tips for using anständig

  • With things such as a price, portion, or quality, anständig often means reasonable or substantial rather than morally good.

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