German Conversation · Level 90
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German word
angemessen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈangəˌmɛsn̩/
Meaning
- adjectiveappropriate
Example
Diese Lösung ist angemessener als die vorherige Lösung.
This solution is more appropriate than the previous one.
More examples
Er reagierte auf die Kritik angemessen.
He responded suitably to the criticism.
Core concept
A carefully sized response that matches what a situation calls for.
Common phrases
etwas als angemessen erachten
regard something as appropriate
eine angemessene Reaktion
a suitable reaction
auf Kritik angemessen reagieren
respond suitably to criticism
Similar words
geeignet: Suitable for achieving a specific purpose or serving a particular use.
passend: Fitting the shape, situation, or surrounding conditions.
angebracht: Proper to show, say, or do in a given situation.
Definition in German
Der Lage oder dem Zweck entsprechend; weder übertrieben noch unzureichend.
Word origin
The word comes from the older German verb anmessen, formed with an- and messen and meaning to measure something to a fitting standard.
Usage tips
- In phrases such as 'den Umständen angemessen', angemessen is used with the dative to name what sets the standard.
Other meanings
- reasonableadjective
- suitableadjective
- properadjective
Opposites
- unangemesseninappropriateadjective
- unangebrachtout of placeadjective
Related words
- Angemessenheitappropriatenessnoun
- angemessenerweisesuitablyadverb