ADJECTIVE
ordentlich/ˈɔʁdn̩tlɪç/neat; orderly; proper
ordentlich is a German adjective that means neat, orderly, or proper. It is pronounced /ˈɔʁdn̩tlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ordentlicher" and "ordentlichsten".
Definitions
1.neat and tidy in appearance or order(appearance/organization)
a.kept clean and organized; tidy
Ihr Zimmer ist immer sehr ordentlich.—Her room is always very tidy.
2.acting in a proper or decent way; respectable(demeanor/conduct)
a.behaving properly or in a socially acceptable manner
Er ist ein sehr ordentlicher Mensch.—He is a very respectable person.
3.substantial or considerable (colloquially, as adverb or intensifier)(degree, colloquial)
a.quite a lot; strongly
Heute hat es ordentlich geregnet.—It rained a lot today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ordentlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ordentlicher |
| Superlative | ordentlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ordentlich" mean in English?
- "ordentlich" means neat, orderly, or proper. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ordentlich"?
- "ordentlich" is pronounced /ˈɔʁdn̩tlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ordentlich"?
- The comparative of "ordentlich" is "ordentlicher" and the superlative is "ordentlichsten".
- What part of speech is "ordentlich"?
- "ordentlich" is a adjective in German.
