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angemessen

verb · /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/ ·
Etymology

Past participle of anmessen (“to make fit”), from an- + messen.

Translation

  1. past participle of anmessen form-of, participle, past

    Diese Regel ist für die vorliegende Situation nicht angemessen.

    This rule isn't suited to the present situation.

    Manche Arten von Giften sind nützlich, wenn man sie angemessen verwendet.

    Certain poisons, properly used, are useful.

    Seine Sprache war dem Anlaß angemessen.

    His speech was suitable for the occasion.

  2. acceptably source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  3. adequate source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en

angemessen

adj · /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/ ·
Etymology

Past participle of anmessen (“to make fit”), from an- + messen.

Translation

  1. appropriate, adequate, due, suitable, proper, fitting etc.

    Dieses Werkzeug ist für die Aufgabe angemessen.

    This tool is adequate for the job.

    Weitere Untersuchungen sind angemessen.

    Further investigation is appropriate.

  2. adequate source:wikdict-en-de-stardict

angemessen

adv · /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/ ·
Etymology

Past participle of anmessen (“to make fit”), from an- + messen.

Translation

  1. appropriately

    angemessen reagieren.

    to respond appropriately.

    sich angemessen verhalten.

    to behave appropriately.

    Die Preisbildung scheint angemessen.

    The pricing seems appropriate.