adjective
right
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recht is an adjective meaning 'correct/right' or 'just/fair' depending on context. It’s gradable (comparative: rechter; superlative: am rechtesten) and commonly used as an adverbial intensifier meaning 'quite'. Antonym: link. Not reflexive; no special preposition. Regular adjective declension applies. Used in everyday and formal registers.
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Der Richter entschied, dass der Kläger recht hatte, weil die Dokumente eindeutig waren.
The judge decided that the plaintiff was right because the documents were clear.
Das ist nicht recht.
That isn't right.
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Imagine a checkmark (✓) next to something — that's 'recht' as 'right'.
sounds like English 'right' (close meaning)
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'recht' can be used as adjective or adverb; meaning can vary by context (e.g., 'recht gut' = 'quite good').