proper

Describes something that is correct, suitable, or appropriate in a given situation.

ruОписывает то, что является правильным, подходящим или уместным в данной ситуации.esDescribe algo que es correcto, adecuado o apropiado en una situación dada; también puede referirse a lo que es estrictamente correcto o conforme a las reglas.frQualifie ce qui est correct, adapté ou convenable dans une situation donnée.deBeschreibt etwas, das richtig, angemessen oder passend für eine bestimmte Situation ist; auch im Sinne von 'eigentlich', 'gebührend' oder 'ordentlich'.ptDescreve aquilo que é correto, adequado ou apropriado em determinada situação. Também pode indicar algo próprio, característico ou legítimo.zh表示某事物是正确的、恰当的、合适的，或符合特定情境或标准的；也可指严格意义上的、真正的。arيصف ما هو صحيح أو مناسب أو ملائم في السياق. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى الشيء اللائق أو الصائب أخلاقيًا أو المعتاد.

1. Correct or appropriate A2 formal

   Suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.

   • Make sure you wear proper shoes for hiking.
   • She gave a proper explanation for her absence.
   • It's not proper to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

   ruПравильныйescorrecto o apropiadofrcorrect ou appropriédeRichtigptCorreto ou adequadozh适当的arصحيح أو مناسب

   المرادفات: appropriateaptcorrectduefitfittingrightsuitable

   الأضداد: improperinappropriateincorrectunsuitablewrong

2. Real or genuine B1 informal british

   Used to emphasize that something is real or complete.

   • He made a proper mess of the kitchen.
   • That was a proper storm last night.
   • She is a proper professional in her field.

   ruНастоящийesde verdadfrvéritabledeEcht, wahrhaftigptVerdadeirozh真正的arحقيقي

   المرادفات: actualauthenticbona fidegenuinerealtrueveritable

   الأضداد: artificialboguscounterfeitfakephony

3. Socially acceptable B1 formal

   Conforming to accepted social standards or etiquette.

   • It is proper to thank the host after a dinner party.
   • Proper behavior is expected at formal events.
   • She taught her children proper manners.

   ruПриличныйessocialmente aceptablefrConforme aux bonnes mœursdeAnständigptAdequadozh得体的arلائق اجتماعيًا

   المرادفات: acceptedappropriateconventionalcorrectdecentfittingpoliterespectableseemlysuitable

   الأضداد: improperinappropriateindecorousunbecomingunseemly

• more proper comparative form
• most proper superlative form