angemessene
Translation
appropriate, suitable, reasonable, adequate
Examples
Das ist eine angemessene Reaktion.
That is an appropriate reaction.
Wir suchen eine angemessene Lösung.
We are looking for a suitable solution.
Er erhält eine angemessene Bezahlung.
He receives reasonable pay.
Grammar Patterns
((angemessene)) + Noun (Nom./Acc. Sg. f. / Nom./Acc. Pl.) 'appropriate ...' Das ist eine angemessene Reaktion.
Similar Words
passend (fitting), geeignet (suitable); Antonyms: unangemessen (inappropriate)
Etymology
From 'an-' (to, at) + 'messen' (to measure). Literally 'measured to' a situation, hence appropriate.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'measuring' (messen) something 'to' (an) a specific need. If it fits perfectly, it's 'angemessen'.