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proper / properly
In accordance with the applicable rules, regulations, or instructions; as it should be.
Bitte füllen Sie das Formular ordnungsgemäss aus und unterschreiben Sie es.
Please fill out the form properly and sign it.
The word is made up of 'Ordnung' (order) and 'gemäss' (according to, in accordance with). So it literally means 'in accordance with order.'
Die Prüfung wurde ordnungsgemäss durchgeführt.
The inspection was carried out properly.
'Ordnungsgemäss' (proper/properly) is a formal word that is often found in official language, instructions, or business contexts. It is used less often in everyday speech.
Der Antrag wurde nicht ordnungsgemäss eingereicht und war daher ungültig.
The application was not submitted properly and was therefore invalid.
The word can describe a verb as an adverb or appear before a noun as an inflected adjective.
Das Gerät wurde ordnungsgemäss installiert.
The device was installed properly.
proper / properly
ordnungsgemäss and ordnungsgemäß have the same meaning here: something is done correctly and according to the applicable rules. The only difference is the spelling with ss or ß, not the usage or the action being described.
Die Mitarbeiterin hat den Antrag ordnungsgemäss geprüft.
The employee properly reviewed the application.
Die Mitarbeiterin hat den Antrag ordnungsgemäß geprüft.
The employee properly reviewed the application.
