adäquat
Translation
adequate, appropriate, suitable
Examples
Wir brauchen eine adäquate Lösung.
We need an adequate solution.
Sein Gehalt ist für die Arbeit nicht adäquat.
His salary is not adequate for the work.
Grammar Patterns
adäquat ((for sth.)) adequate for sth. His salary is not adequate for the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angemessen, passend, geeignet; Antonyms: inadäquat, unzureichend
Etymology
From Latin 'adaequatus' (made equal to), from 'ad' (to) + 'aequus' (equal).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'adequate'. Think of 'add equal' – making something equal to the need, hence 'adequate'.