angemessen
Translation
appropriate, suitable, reasonable, adequate
Examples
Das ist ein angemessener Preis.
That is a reasonable price.
Bitte tragen Sie angemessene Kleidung.
Please wear appropriate clothing.
Seine Reaktion war der Situation angemessen.
His reaction was appropriate to the situation.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is appropriate Etwas ist angemessen. His behavior was not appropriate.
sth. is appropriate ((for/to sb./sth.)) Etwas ist für j-n/etwas angemessen. This salary is appropriate for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passend, geeignet; Antonyms: unangemessen, unpassend
Etymology
From 'an-' (on/to) + 'gemessen' (measured), the past participle of 'messen'. Literally 'measured to' or 'fitted to' something.
Memory Tips
Think of a tailor 'measuring' (messen) a suit to fit 'on' (an) someone perfectly. It's 'appropriate'.