Gehörig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gehörig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "proper", "appropriate" or "suitable". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "gehörig"

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Meanings of "gehörig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Appropriate, suitable, or considerable"

"Gehörig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine gehörige Portion Mut gezeigt.He showed a proper (considerable) amount of courage.
  2. Das war eine gehörige Überraschung für alle.That was a proper (considerable) surprise for everyone.
  3. Sie hat ihm eine gehörige Lektion erteilt.She taught him a proper (good/deserved) lesson.

2.) "To a great extent or intensely"

"Gehörig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich gehörig geärgert.He got properly annoyed.
  2. Das hat gehörig gekracht.That made a proper crash.
  3. Sie hat gehörig übertrieben.She properly exaggerated.
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