gediegen
native (minerals), solid, decent
English translations
- 01
solid
- 02
respectable
- 03
substantial
- 04
dignified
Word details
- German meaning
- Von hoher Qualität, solide und zuverlässig.
- English meaning
- Solid
- Synonym
- Solide, zuverlässig
- German example
- Das ist ein gediegenes Handwerk.
- English example
- That is a solid piece of craftsmanship.
- Comparative
- gediegenerSuperlative: am gediegensten
Related words
- Gediegenheit
Solidity, reliability, quality
- großbürgerlich
upper middle class
Example sentences with “gediegen”
Das Gold kommt gediegen vor. (The gold occurs natively.)
Frequently asked questions
Does it mean 'decent' too?
Yes, in everyday language, it means 'solid' or 'decent' (e.g., 'ein gediegenes Essen').