Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| адеква́тный | adekvátnyj |
| соотве́тствующий | sootvétstvujuščij |
| подходя́щий | podxodjáščij |
| соразме́рный | sorazmérnyj |
| доста́точный | dostátočnyj |
In Russian, the term you choose for 'adequate' depends on whether you are describing a person's behavior, a specific quantity or how well something fits a requirement.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the specific nuance of 'adequate' you wish to convey: * Use адеква́тный colloquially to describe a person who is mentally stable, sensible or behaves in a socially appropriate manner. * Use доста́точный when you mean 'adequate' in the sense of 'enough' or 'sufficient' regarding a quantity or degree. * Use подходя́щий when 'adequate' implies that something is suitable, appropriate or a good fit for a specific purpose. * Use соотве́тствующий when 'adequate' means 'corresponding to' or 'matching' a specific standard, requirement or set of rules.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective адеква́тный must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. адеква́тная is the feminine singular form and адеква́тные is the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
adekvátnyj
Did you know?
- If you call a person неадеква́тный (inadequate), you are not saying they lack something, but rather that they are behaving erratically, crazily, or completely irrationally.
- The Russian word подходя́щий is derived from the verb 'to approach', literally meaning something that 'approaches' a situation correctly.
- While доста́точный means 'sufficient', the related word доста́ток refers specifically to wealth or prosperity.
Examples in context
- Предложенный кандидат имеет приемлемый опыт и знания для этой должности.The proposed candidate has adequate experience and knowledge for this position.
- Предлагаемая цена за услуги является разумной и соответствует качеству.The proposed price for the services is reasonable and adequate in terms of quality.
- Гостиница была нормальной, но несколько шумной.The hotel was adequate, but a bit noisy.
- Я попробовал новое кафе, еда там была так себе.I tried the new cafe, the food there was just average.
- Нам нужен адеква́тный план действий.Nam nuzhen adekvatnyy plan deystviy.We need an adequate plan of action.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adequate” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
