proper in Swedish
proper in Swedish is lämplig, passande, proper — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
proper in Swedish
lämplig
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
passande
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
proper
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
passande
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
riktig
äkta
egen
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
riktig
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
äkta
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
egennamn
(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. [14th c.]
naturfärgad
(heraldry) Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. [16th c.]
egentlig
(often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th c.]
What does "proper" mean?
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adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
"Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site."
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adj Following accepted standards of behaviour or manners; correct and decorous.
"She was always polite and proper at formal dinners."
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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."
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.
- "London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "proper" in Swedish?
"proper" in Swedish is lämplig, passande, proper. 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 Swedish, "proper" is lämplig, passande, proper.
Are there other ways to say "proper" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 9 translations listed for "proper": lämplig, passande, proper, riktig, äkta, egen.
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