ADJECTIVE
angemessen/ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/appropriate; adequate; reasonable
angemessen is a German adjective that means appropriate, adequate, or reasonable. It is pronounced /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "angemessener" and "angemessensten".
Definitions
1.appropriate or suitable for a particular situation(appropriateness, suitability)
a.fitting; suitable under the circumstances
Das Verhalten des Schülers war der Situation angemessen.—The student's behavior was appropriate to the situation.
2.adequate in size, amount, or degree(amounts, levels)
a.sufficient or reasonable in quantity or scale
Für diese Arbeit sollte man eine angemessene Bezahlung erhalten.—You should receive adequate pay for this work.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | angemessen |
|---|---|
| Comparative | angemessener |
| Superlative | angemessensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angemessen" mean in English?
- "angemessen" means appropriate, adequate, or reasonable. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "angemessen"?
- "angemessen" is pronounced /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "angemessen"?
- The comparative of "angemessen" is "angemessener" and the superlative is "angemessensten".
- What part of speech is "angemessen"?
- "angemessen" is a adjective in German.
