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decent
Behaving in a morally correct way and according to the rules of good manners; honorable, respectable, and fair.
Er ist ein anständiger Mensch, der immer versucht, das Richtige zu tun.
He is a decent person who always tries to do the right thing.
'Anständig' (decent) is derived from the noun 'der Anstand' (good manners/decency), which means 'good behavior' or 'morals and propriety'. Someone who has 'Anstand' behaves 'anständig' (decently).
Es gehört zum guten Anstand, älteren Menschen seinen Platz anzubieten.
It is part of good manners to offer your seat to older people.
The word is very often used as an adverb and then means 'properly' or 'correctly'. It appears especially often in requests or commands.
Benimm dich heute Abend beim Essen anständig!
Behave decently at dinner tonight!
If 'anständig' (decent) refers to a person, it is about morality. If it refers to things like salary or food, it is about an appropriate amount or quality. If it refers to clothing, it is about modesty.
Sie ist eine anständige Frau, die hart für ihre Familie arbeitet.
She is a decent woman who works hard for her family.
In the meaning 'angemessen' (appropriate), 'anständig' (decent) is often combined with nouns that express an amount or quality: 'ein anständiges Gehalt' (a decent salary), 'eine anständige Portion' (a decent portion), 'ein anständiger Preis' (a decent price), 'ein anständiger Gewinn' (a decent profit).
Für diese verantwortungsvolle Position erwarte ich ein anständiges Gehalt.
For this responsible position, I expect a decent salary.
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'gut' and 'anständig' can both describe something positive. But 'gut' is much more general: it fits quality, behavior, results, or situations. 'anständig' is often used when someone acts fairly, correctly, and with good manners. It can also mean that something is proper or sufficient. When it comes to morality or fair behavior, the words are sometimes similar. 'gut' sounds more neutral and broader, while 'anständig' puts more emphasis on correct or respectful conduct.
Das Kind bleibt am Telefon freundlich und benimmt sich anständig.
The child stays friendly on the phone and behaves decently.
Für den Termin am Morgen ist dieser Plan gut, weil wir wenig Zeit haben.
This plan is good for the appointment in the morning because we have little time.