propriety in German
propriety in German is Angemessenheit, Geeignetheit, Korrektheit — propriety means correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
propriety in German
Angemessenheit
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
Geeignetheit
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
Korrektheit
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
Ordnungsmäßigkeit
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
Richtigkeit
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
Anstand
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Anständigkeit
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Form
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Redlichkeit
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Schicklichkeit
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Tugendhaftigkeit
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
What does "propriety" mean?
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noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
"She always behaved with great propriety at formal events."
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propriety in a sentence
- She always behaved with great propriety at formal events.
- He questioned the propriety of accepting gifts from clients.
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What is "propriety" in German?
"propriety" in German is Angemessenheit, Geeignetheit, Korrektheit. propriety means: Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
How do you use "propriety" in a sentence?
Example: "She always behaved with great propriety at formal events." In German, "propriety" is Angemessenheit, Geeignetheit, Korrektheit.
Are there other ways to say "propriety" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "propriety": Angemessenheit, Geeignetheit, Korrektheit, Ordnungsmäßigkeit, Richtigkeit, Anstand.
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