decent in German
decent in German is anständig, sittsam, anständig bekleidet — decent means morally proper and respectable; showing honesty and fairness.
decent in German
anständig
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
sittsam
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
anständig bekleidet
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
bist du angezogen?
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
hast du was an?
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
vorzeigbar
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
(ganz) anständig
Fair; acceptable; okay.
anständig
Significant; substantial.
What does "decent" mean?
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adj Morally proper and respectable; showing honesty and fairness.
"He's a decent man who always keeps his word."
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adj Reasonably good or acceptable in quality or amount.
"They offered her a decent salary for the position."
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adj Wearing enough clothing to be seen by others.
"Give me a minute to get decent before you come in."
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decent in a sentence
- He's a decent man who always keeps his word.
- It was decent of you to own up to the mistake.
- They offered her a decent salary for the position.
- We had a decent meal at the airport before our flight.
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What is "decent" in German?
"decent" in German is anständig, sittsam, anständig bekleidet. decent means: Morally proper and respectable; showing honesty and fairness.
How do you use "decent" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a decent man who always keeps his word." In German, "decent" is anständig, sittsam, anständig bekleidet.
Are there other ways to say "decent" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "decent": anständig, sittsam, anständig bekleidet, bist du angezogen?, hast du was an?, vorzeigbar.
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