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appropriate / fitting
In a way that is appropriate, fair, and deserved for a person, thing, or occasion.
Die Mannschaft feierte ihren Sieg gebührend mit einer großen Party.
The team celebrated their victory appropriately with a big party.
The word 'gebührend' (appropriate/fitting) is derived from the old verb 'gebühren', which means 'to be due to someone' or 'to be appropriate'. It is also related to the noun 'die Gebühr' (a fee to be paid).
Der Künstler erhielt endlich die gebührende Anerkennung für sein Lebenswerk.
The artist finally received the recognition he deserved for his life's work.
'Gebührend' (appropriately) is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then modifies verbs such as 'feiern' (to celebrate), 'würdigen' (to honor/appreciate), or 'verabschieden' (to say goodbye to / send off).
Die langjährige Mitarbeiterin wurde gebührend in den Ruhestand verabschiedet.
The long-serving employee was given an appropriate send-off into retirement.
Fixed combinations include, for example, 'gebührend feiern' (to celebrate appropriately), 'gebührend würdigen' (to duly honor), or 'jemandem den gebührenden Respekt zeigen' (to show someone the respect they deserve).
Man sollte den Siegern den gebührenden Respekt zollen.
One should show the winners the respect they deserve.
The word belongs more to an elevated or formal style. It is often used in speeches, official texts, or reporting.
Die Gedenkfeier fand in einem gebührenden Rahmen statt.
The memorial service took place in an appropriate setting.
fair / just
Gerecht emphasizes that treatment is fair and impartial. Gebührend emphasizes that treatment is appropriate for a person, their performance, or the occasion and is due to them. For recognition, gerecht fits when referring to a fair assessment, while gebührend fits when referring to appropriate appreciation.
Nach dem gemeinsamen Erfolg erhielten alle Teammitglieder die gebührende Anerkennung.
After their shared success, all the team members received the recognition they deserved.
Die Anerkennung war gerecht, weil alle Teammitglieder nach denselben Maßstäben beurteilt wurden.
The recognition was fair because all team members were assessed according to the same standards.
