verhältnismäßig

Based on: mäßig, ver-, Verhältnis
Adverb
  1. relatively, comparatively
  2. pro rata, in proportion, reasonable
1.

relatively, comparatively

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Examples
  • Die Miete ist verhältnismäßig günstig.
  • The rent is relatively cheap.
2.

pro rata, in proportion, reasonable

(Somewhat technical term. You can find it in the context of law for example. Think of a punishment "fitting" the intensity of the crime.)
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  • Die Strafe fällt verhältnismäßig zur Schwere des Vergehens aus.
  • The punishment is proportional to the severity of the offense.

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The Meaning of “verhalten” (And its family)

"sich verhalten" means "to behave". But why? And how do we use it correctly? And what does that have to do with "das Verhältnis"? Today, we'll find out :)

Vocab: sich verhalten, das Verhältnis, die Beziehung, verhältnismäßig

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

verhältnismäßig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. relatively, comparatively, 2. pro rata, in proportion, reasonable.

What is 'verhältnismäßig' related to?

The word 'verhältnismäßig' is related to mäßig, ver- and Verhältnis.

Where can I learn more about 'verhältnismäßig'?

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The Meaning of “verhalten” (And its family)
"sich verhalten" means "to behave". But why? And how do we use it correctly? And what does that have to do with "das Verhältnis"? Today, we'll find out :)
Vocab: sich verhalten, das Verhältnis, die Beziehung, verhältnismäßig
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