decent
anständig – anständiger – am anständigsten
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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.
decent
Appropriate, proper, or of satisfactory quality or quantity. This does not refer to morality, but to a standard.
Für diese harte Arbeit sollte man auch ein anständiges Gehalt bekommen.
For this hard work, you should also receive a decent salary.
decent
In relation to clothing: modest, not too revealing or provocative.
Für das Vorstellungsgespräch solltest du dir etwas Anständiges anziehen.
For the job interview, you should put on something decent.
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'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.
honest
Ehrlich and anständig can both describe fair behavior. Ehrlich particularly emphasizes that someone tells the truth and does not deceive, whereas anständig gives a broader evaluation of morally correct and respectful behavior. When the focus is on a true statement, ehrlich is more precise; when the focus is on behavior overall, anständig is the better fit.
Trotz seines Ärgers blieb er anständig und behandelte die anderen fair.
Despite his annoyance, he remained decent and treated the others fairly.
Sei ehrlich und sag mir, warum du den Termin vergessen hast.
Be honest and tell me why you forgot the appointment.
