proper in German

proper in German is richtig, angemessen, passend — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

richtig

adj

richtig

adj

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

angemessen

adj

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

passend

adj

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

Eigenname

adj

(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. [14th c.]

richtig

adj

Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]

eigen

adj

Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]

eigentlich

adj

(often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th 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."

appropriate apt correct fitting right suitable

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What is "proper" in German?

"proper" in German is richtig, angemessen, passend. 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 German, "proper" is richtig, angemessen, passend.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "proper": richtig, angemessen, passend, Eigenname, eigen, eigentlich.

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