B1AbstractAdjective

geeignet

suitable

/ɡəˈʔaɪɡnət/

Adjective meaning 'suitable/appropriate'. 'Geeignet für' = suitable for.

Example Sentences

Ist das Buch für Anfänger geeignet?

Is the book suitable for beginners?

Sie ist für die Stelle geeignet.

She is suitable for the position.

Nicht alle Methoden sind geeignet.

Not all methods are suitable.

Confusing 'geeignet' and 'passend'

✅ 'Geeignet' = objectively suitable. 'Passend' = fitting/matching (also for clothes, colors)

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