Angemessen
Example: Sein Verhalten war in dieser Situation nicht angemessen genug.
Definition
"Angemessen" is an adverb describing something done in a manner that is suitable or appropriate to the situation, context, or standards expected. For example, it refers to behavior that fits well with social norms or specific circumstances, as in 'His behavior was not angemessen enough in this situation.'
Etymology
The word "angemessen" comes from the German verb 'messen' meaning 'to measure,' combined with the prefix 'an-' which often means 'to' or 'towards.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of something being 'measured appropriately' or 'fitting properly.' Did you know? The concept behind "angemessen" is closely tied to the notion of something being 'measured out' just right, reflecting balance and suitability.
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"Angemessen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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