respektabel
Translation
respectable, considerable, sizable
Examples
Er hat ein respektables Ergebnis erzielt.
He achieved a respectable result.
Sie hat ein respektables Vermögen.
She has a sizable fortune.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) respectable ((noun)) a respectable... a respectable result
Similar Words
Synonyms: ansehnlich (sizable), beachtlich (noteworthy); Antonyms: unbedeutend (insignificant), geringfügig (minor)
Etymology
From Latin 'respectabilis' (worthy of respect). It shares the same root as the English word 'respectable'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of 'respectable'. Use it for something that is impressively large or of good quality, earning your respect.