ADJECTIVE

angemessen/ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/appropriate; suitable; adequate

angemessen is a German adjective that means appropriate, suitable, or adequate. It is pronounced /ˈanɡəˌmɛsn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "angemessener" and "angemessensten".

Definitions

1.appropriate, suitable for a situation or context; adequate(description; evaluation)

a.fitting, as required or expected

Sie hat auf die Kritik angemessen reagiert.She reacted appropriately to the criticism.

b.suitable in amount, measure, or type

Ein angemessenes Gehalt ist wichtig.An appropriate salary is important.

Adjective Forms

Positiveangemessen
Comparativeangemessener
Superlativeangemessensten

Frequently asked questions

What does "angemessen" mean in English?
"angemessen" means appropriate, suitable, or adequate. 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.

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