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proper in Danish

proper in Danish is passende, ordentlig — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

proper in Danish

passende

adj

Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]

passende

adj

Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]

ordentlig

adj

Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]

What does "proper" mean?

adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
"Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site."
adj Following accepted standards of behaviour or manners; correct and decorous.
"She was always polite and proper at formal dinners."
adj Belonging specifically and exclusively to a particular person or thing; used especially in "proper noun" for the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
""London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not."

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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”.

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”.

proper in a sentence

Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site.
This isn't the proper way to hold a violin bow.
She was always polite and proper at formal dinners.
He thought it wasn't proper to start eating before the host had sat down.

Similar words in Danish

appropriate apt correct right suitable

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "proper" in Danish?

"proper" in Danish is passende, ordentlig. proper means: Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

How do you use "proper" in a sentence?

Example: "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site." In Danish, "proper" is passende, ordentlig.

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

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "proper": passende, ordentlig.

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