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gebührend

C1

due / proper / befitting / suitable

English meaning
due / proper / befitting / suitable
CEFR level
C1Advanced

gebührend in a sentence

Eine gebührende Strafe wurde verhängt.

A due punishment was imposed.

Word family

gebührend is built from die Gebühr (fee, charge). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where gebührend comes from

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What does gebührend mean in English?

gebührend means "due / proper / befitting / suitable". For example: "Eine gebührende Strafe wurde verhängt." — "A due punishment was imposed."

What level is gebührend in German?

gebührend is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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