ungehörig

improper, unseemly

English translations

  1. 01

    deaf

  2. 02

    hard of hearing

Word details

German meaning
Nicht angemessen oder unpassend; unhöflich.
English meaning
Improper, inappropriate, rude
Synonym
unangemessen, unpassend
German example
Sein Verhalten war ungehörig und respektlos.
English example
His behavior was improper and disrespectful.
Comparative
ungehörigerSuperlative: am ungehörigsten

Example sentences with “ungehörig”

  1. Das ist ein ungehöriges Verhalten. (That is improper behavior.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it strong?

Yes, it is a formal way to express that someone's behavior is unacceptable.