respektabel
Translation
respectable, considerable, decent
Examples
Er hat ein respektables Ergebnis erzielt.
He achieved a respectable result.
Sie hat ein respektables Vermögen.
She has a considerable fortune.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) respectable ((noun)) a respectable... a respectable result
Similar Words
Synonyms: ansehnlich (considerable), beachtlich (noteworthy); Antonyms: unbedeutend (insignificant), geringfügig (minor)
Etymology
From Latin 'respectabilis' (worthy of respect). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'respectable'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'respectable'. It means something is good enough to be respected, either in quality or quantity.