appropriate in Danish

appropriate in Danish is hensigtsmæssig, passende, formålstjenlig — appropriate means suitable or correct for a particular situation.

appropriate in Danish

hensigtsmæssig

adj

Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.

passende

adj

Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.

formålstjenlig

adj

Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.

egnet

adj

Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.

passende

adj

Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.

tilegne sig

verb

(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.

tilpasse

verb

(transitive, archaic) To make suitable to; to suit.

What does "appropriate" mean?

adj Suitable or correct for a particular situation.
"Jeans aren't appropriate for a job interview."
verb To take something for one's own use, often without permission.
"The government appropriated the land to build a new road."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

appropriate in a sentence

Jeans aren't appropriate for a job interview.
The teacher gave age-appropriate feedback to each student.
The government appropriated the land to build a new road.

Similar words in Danish

apt correct earmark felicitous proper steal

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "appropriate" in Danish?

"appropriate" in Danish is hensigtsmæssig, passende, formålstjenlig. appropriate means: Suitable or correct for a particular situation.

How do you use "appropriate" in a sentence?

Example: "Jeans aren't appropriate for a job interview." In Danish, "appropriate" is hensigtsmæssig, passende, formålstjenlig.

Are there other ways to say "appropriate" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 6 translations listed for "appropriate": hensigtsmæssig, passende, formålstjenlig, egnet, tilegne sig, tilpasse.

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