proper

ˈprɒpə
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Adjective

1.

suitability

UK
suitable or appropriate for the circumstances
UK
  • He didn't think jeans were proper attire for the ceremony.Er hielt Jeans nicht für eine angemessene Kleidung für die Zeremonie
2.

authenticity

UK
true or real, not merely nominal
UK
  • They finally moved into their proper home after months of waiting.Sie zogen endlich in ihr richtiges Zuhause nach monatelangem Warten
3.

behavior

UK
correct in behavior or conduct
UK
  • He always acts in a proper manner at formal events.Er benimmt sich bei formellen Anlässen immer korrekt.

Noun

1.

custom

Dated
something set apart for a special use
Dated
Reservat nSonderbereich Spezialgebiet
  • The proper was reserved for ceremonial occasions.Das Reservat war für zeremonielle Anlässe reserviert.
2.

religion

Dated
part of the Christian liturgy varying by date
Dated
Proprium nLiturgischer Gesang
  • The choir sang the proper for Easter Sunday.Der Chor sang das Proprium für Ostersonntag.
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Expressions with proper: examples in English and translations in German

den Dienstweg einhalten
You must go through the proper channels to file a complaint.
den Dienstweg einhalten
To get approval, you must follow the proper channels.
gründlich und ordentlich
vollständig
He cleaned the house good and proper.
zum richtigen Zeitpunkt
zur passenden Zeit
The package arrived at the proper time.
ordnungsgemäß
The application was submitted in proper form.
in der richtigen Reihenfolge
Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.

Synonyms and analogies of proper in English

Examples of proper in a sentence

  • He insisted on a proper farewell for his colleague.
  • She finally had a proper meal after days of snacking.
  • He needs a proper job to pay the bills.
  • Teaching children proper behavior is essential.
  • Her proper conduct impressed the interviewers.
  • She wore a proper dress for the gala.

Translations of "proper" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
richtigadj.

He only dances like that when he's had a proper skinful first.

So tanzt er nur, wenn er sich vorher richtig volllaufen lassen hat.

richtigeadj.

The tutorial showed the proper technique for effective rubbing on fabrics.

Das Tutorial zeigte die richtige Technik für effektives Einreiben von Stoffen.

ordnungsgemäßeadj.

Under no circumstances should you open that door without proper authorization.

Auf keinen Fall solltest du diese Tür ohne ordnungsgemäße Genehmigung öffnen.

ordnungsgemäßadj.

By right, the tenants should be given proper notice before any eviction proceedings.

Zu Recht sollten die Mieter vor einem Räumungsverfahren ordnungsgemäß benachrichtigt werden.

korrekteadj.

Plagiarized images often show up in multiple places without proper attribution.

Plagiierte Bilder tauchen oft an mehreren Stellen ohne korrekte Zuordnung auf.

Noun
derEigennamenm.

A proper name on a map can lead you directly to your destination.

Ein Eigenname auf einer Karte kann dich direkt zu deinem Ziel führen.

dasPropriumnn.

Our congregation loves singing the hymns from the proper of this season.

Unsere Gemeinde liebt es, die Lieder aus dem Proprium dieser Saison zu singen.

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proper: Examples and translations in context

Every recursive solution hinges on the proper definition of a base case.

Jede rekursive Lösung hängt von der richtigen Definition eines Basisfalls ab.

Without proper training, the team's results are all rather hit-or-miss.

Ohne richtiges Training sind die Ergebnisse der Mannschaft alles eher Glückssache.

With proper care, the damaged ecosystem will get better over time.

Mit richtiger Pflege wird sich das geschädigte Ökosystem mit der Zeit erholen.

She shared tips on proper riding posture for new riders.

Sie gab Tipps zur richtigen Sitzhaltung beim Reiten für Anfänger.

Their tiny startup was humming with ideas, even without a proper office.

Ihr kleines Startup war voller Ideen, selbst ohne ein richtiges Büro.

Two days without proper sleep and I already feel like death today.

Nach zwei Tagen ohne richtigen Schlaf bin ich heute einfach fix und fertig.

Without proper training, our team will be easy meat in the tournament.

Ohne richtiges Training wird unsere Mannschaft im Turnier leichte Beute sein.

With proper training, she is more likely to excel in her position.

Mit der richtigen Ausbildung wird sie vermutlich in ihrer Position glänzen.

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