angemessen /ˈanɡəmˌɛsən/ · adverb · CEFR B2. German translation of "appropriately".

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Source term
appropriately
Translation
angemessen
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form angemessen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + angemessen
Examples
Die Schüler waren für ihr erstes Vorstellungsgespräch angemessen gekleidet.
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Example Sentences

Die Schüler waren für ihr erstes Vorstellungsgespräch angemessen gekleidet.

English: The students were dressed appropriately for their first job interview.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

Er antwortete auf jede schwierige Frage des Journalisten angemessen.

English: He responded appropriately to every difficult question from the journalist.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

Geld sollte sinnvoll für die wichtigsten Prioritäten ausgegeben werden.

English: Money should be spent appropriately on the most important priorities.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

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