anständig

Based on: Anstand
Adjective
  1. good, proper(ly)
  2. well mannered
1.

good, proper(ly)

Examples
  • Setz dich bitte anständig hin.
  • Please sit properly.
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2.

well mannered

Opposite: unanständig
Examples
  • Das ist sehr anständig von dir.
  • That was very ethical/civilized of you.
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “anstehen”

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xv
xv

Feel this use in context belongs here:
https://youtu.be/EqekSuj5HCo?feature=shared

Emanuel
Emanuel
Reply to  xv

Such a legend!!

“Er hat immer versucht fair zu spielen”… lol, I did my best not to foul you.

“Die Zigaretten habe ich beim Einwechseln noch dabei gehabt” BROOOO, das macht Zero Sinn!!

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

Definitely a interesting life. Found this mini docu on him can recommend to anyone stumbling across this. Was curious about the accent of the narrator actually- sounds southern?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nPY8fjv4cE4

Emanuel
Emanuel
Reply to  xv

Wikipedia sagt, der kommt aus Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Das ist ein absolutes unbekanntes Gebiet von DE für mich. Aber “southern” würde ich das noch nicht nennen.

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

Ich meinte nicht der Fussballspieler sondern der Typ, der im Video erzählt. Übrigens wie sagt man „voiceover“ auf Deutsch?

Last edited 2 years ago by Emanuel
Emanuel
Emanuel
Reply to  xv

Oh, gute Frage. Keine Ahnung, wo das herkommt. Mein erster Impuls war leicht Sachsen, aber er hat so ein komisches “r”.
Ich kann echt nicht sagen, welche Region das ist, aber es ist nicht der Norden.

“voiceover” = “woiß-ouwa”
(Spaß… man sagt glaube ich “Off-Sprecher” oder “Off-Text” oder “Erzählerspur”, wenn man wirklich nicht “voiceover” sagen will.

How many meanings does the German word 'anständig' have?

anständig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. good, proper(ly), 2. well mannered.

What is 'anständig' related to?

The word 'anständig' is related to Anstand.

Where can I learn more about 'anständig'?

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “anstehen”
A fun look at the various meanings of "anstehen" and what waiting in line has to do with manners and letters on a board.
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