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Suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or person. It expresses that something is right in measure and type.
Für das Vorstellungsgespräch ist eine angemessene Kleidung wichtig.
Appropriate clothing is important for the job interview.
'Angemessen' (appropriate) is derived from the verb 'messen' (to measure). Something is 'angemessen' (appropriate) when it has been 'gemessen' (measured) against a situation or standard and found to be suitable.
Seine Reaktion war der ernsten Situation nicht angemessen.
His reaction was not appropriate to the seriousness of the situation.
'Angemessen' (appropriate/appropriately) can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb. It then answers the question 'How?'. In this case, it is not declined.
Bitte verhalten Sie sich bei dem Treffen angemessen.
Please behave appropriately at the meeting.
In the meaning of 'passend' (suitable), 'angemessen' (appropriate) is often combined with behavior, communication, or appearance. Typical phrases are 'angemessene Kleidung' (appropriate clothing), 'angemessenes Verhalten' (appropriate behavior), or an 'angemessener Ton' (appropriate tone).
Er fand nicht die angemessenen Worte, um sich zu entschuldigen.
He couldn't find the appropriate words to apologize.
When it is about fairness, 'angemessen' (reasonable/appropriate) often appears in connection with money or consequences. Common combinations are an 'angemessener Preis' (reasonable price), an 'angemessenes Gehalt' (reasonable salary), or an 'angemessene Strafe' (appropriate punishment).
Für die geleistete Arbeit erhielt sie eine angemessene Bezahlung.
She received reasonable pay for the work she had done.
correct / right
'richtig' and 'angemessen' can both mean that something fits a situation. 'richtig' is more general and works in many everyday situations, for example with a decision, clothing, or a solution. 'angemessen' sounds more precise when something should fit the situation in type, degree, or tone. It is often used for behavior, clothing, prices, wages, or punishments. When something should be not only suitable, but also fair and not excessive, 'angemessen' is more natural.
Bei der Feier war ein ruhiger und freundlicher Ton angemessen.
At the celebration, a calm and friendly tone was appropriate.
Für die Wanderung hat Max am Morgen die richtigen Schuhe eingepackt.
For the hike, Max packed the right shoes in the morning.