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suitable

suitable

Meaning of suitable

English

right for a particular purpose, e.g. shoes for hiking

Deutsch

für einen bestimmten Zweck oder bestimmte Umstände passend

suitable

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/
American English
/ˈsutəbəl/

suitable with German translation

suitable usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This chair is suitable for the office.

Dieser Stuhl ist für das Büro geeignet.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The room is suitable for the meeting.

Das Zimmer ist für das Meeting geeignet.

suitable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between suitable, right, appropriate, proper, suited, fitting, apt, and adequate

R
🇬🇧English
right

everyday word

very often

ENIs this the right dress for a wedding?

🇬🇧English

right for the situation

B2very often

ENThat comment wasn’t appropriate for a formal meeting.

🇬🇧English

correct

B1often

ENMake sure you wear proper attire for the interview.

S
🇬🇧English
suited

right for someone

often

ENHe is well suited to night shifts.

F
🇬🇧English
fitting

formal

B2rare word

ENIt was a fitting tribute to her work.

Advanced: broader words

A
🇬🇧English
apt

literary

B2rare word

ENAn apt description of the candidate’s skills.

🇬🇧English

good enough

B2often

ENHis skills are adequate for the job.

A
🇬🇧English
acceptable

good enough

B1often

ENThe result is acceptable but not outstanding.

🇬🇧English

easy to use

B1very often

ENIs 3 pm a convenient time for you?

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suitable 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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suitable meaning: what does it mean?

right for a particular purpose, e.g. shoes for hiking

suitable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

suitable is pronounced as /ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Dieser Stuhl ist für das Büro geeignet. Translation: This chair is suitable for the office.

Is suitable part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

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

Is suitable part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, suitable can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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