No. 835 in German
ordentlich
Tidy; orderly; neat; proper.
In a sentence
Er hat ein ordentliches Zimmer.
He has a tidy room.
Here, 'ordentlich' describes the cleanliness and order of the room, emphasizing its neat and organized state.
Ich hoffe, dass das Meeting ordentlich vorbereitet wird.
I hope that the meeting is properly prepared.
In this usage, 'ordentlich' refers to the thoroughness and adequacy of the preparation for the meeting.
Sie arbeitet ordentlich und gewissenhaft.
She works diligently and conscientiously.
Here, 'ordentlich' describes the manner in which the work is done, indicating a meticulous and responsible approach.
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