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decent

/ˈdiː.sənt/adjective · B1
PRIMARY MEANING

saygın

Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

layakdecent

B1
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Zohran Mamdani is a decent man for not accepting the pay rise he’s entitled to, as he wishes to see that money go to the poor of New York.Bu örnekte “decent”, “saygın” anlamında kullanılır.
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