This is the 14025th most frequent German word.
gehörig
Proper, appropriate, considerable.
Here 'gehörigen' modifies 'Respekt,' emphasizing the substantial amount of respect, conveying the meaning of 'significant' or 'considerable'.
Das Kind hat einen gehörigen Respekt vor seinem Lehrer.
The child has considerable respect for their teacher.
In this example, 'gehörig' is used as an adverb meaning 'properly' or 'appropriately,' indicating adherence to expectations.
Er hat den Befehl gehörig befolgt.
He followed the command properly.
Used here, 'gehörig' intensifies the misunderstanding, suggesting it is substantial or significant.