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properly

properly

Meaning of properly

English

in the correct or right way

Deutsch

so, wie es richtig ist, z. B. die Hände gründlich waschen

properly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈprɒpəli/
American English
/ˈprɑpɚli/

properly with German translation

properly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Please do the assignment properly.

Bitte mach die Aufgabe ordentlich.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He tidied the room properly.

Er hat das Zimmer ordentlich aufgeräumt.

properly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between properly, right, thoroughly, appropriately, carefully, suitably, and adequately

R
🇬🇧English
right

informal: do it right

very often

ENDon't worry, I'll do it right this time.

🇬🇧English

completely, in detail

B2often

ENYou should clean the oven thoroughly.

A
🇬🇧English
appropriately

suitably for the situation

B2often

ENDress appropriately for cold weather.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

with care and attention

B1very often

ENHandle the glass carefully so it doesn't break.

S
🇬🇧English
suitably

in a suitable way, more formal

B2rare word

ENMake sure you are suitably dressed for the hike.

A
🇬🇧English
adequately

well enough, not perfectly

B2rare word

ENThe heater works adequately, but it's not very powerful.

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properly belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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properly meaning: what does it mean?

in the correct or right way

properly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

properly is pronounced as /ˈprɒpəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

properly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Bitte mach die Aufgabe ordentlich. Translation: Please do the assignment properly.

Is properly part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, properly can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is properly part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, properly can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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