angemessen
Translation
appropriate, suitable, reasonable, adequate
Examples
Sein Verhalten war nicht angemessen.
His behaviour was not appropriate.
Das ist ein angemessener Preis.
That is a reasonable price.
Wir brauchen eine angemessene Lösung.
We need a suitable solution.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is appropriate sth. is appropriate The clothing is appropriate for the occasion.
appropriate for ((sb./sth.)) appropriate for sb./sth. The film is not appropriate for children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passend, geeignet, adäquat; Antonyms: unangemessen, unpassend
Etymology
From the past participle of 'anmessen' (to measure for, to fit). It implies something is 'measured to' or 'fitted to' the situation.
Memory Tips
Think of a tailor 'measuring' ('messen') a suit 'on' ('an') a person so it fits appropriately.