suitable
word
/ˈsutəbəɫ/
SOO-tuh-buhl
/sˈuːtəbəl/
SOO-tuh-buhl
Definition
Something is suitable if it is right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used before nouns ('suitable time', 'suitable candidate'). Similar words: 'appropriate', but 'suitable' emphasizes the match for a specific need or context.
Spanish: adecuado - apropiadoPortuguese (BR): adequado - apropriadoPortuguese (PT): adequado - apropriadoChinese (Simplified): 合适 - 适合Chinese (Traditional): 合適 - 適合Hindi: उपयुक्त - अनुकूलArabic: مناسب - ملائمBengali: উপযুক্ত - উপযোগীRussian: подходящий - соответствующийJapanese: 適した - ふさわしいVietnamese: phù hợp - thích hợpKorean: 적합한 - 알맞은Turkish: uygun - elverişliUrdu: موزوں - مناسبIndonesian: cocok - sesuai
Example Sentences
This dress is suitable for the party.
basic
Is this movie suitable for children?
basic
Find a suitable time for our meeting.
basic
He’s the most suitable candidate for the job.
natural
There’s no suitable place to park here.
natural
Let me know if Tuesday isn’t suitable for you.
natural