adjective
timely, on time
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Rechtzeitig means timely or on time, indicating something occurring at the appropriate time. It's an adjective (gradable): comparative rechtzeitiger, superlative am rechtzeitigsten. Often used adverbially (rechtzeitig kommen). No special preposition or reflexive use; common in deadlines, schedules or event planning.
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Sie erhielt rechtzeitig Hilfe.
She received timely help.
Die Lieferung kam rechtzeitig an.
The delivery arrived on time.
Obwohl der Termin knapp war, traf die Lieferung doch noch rechtzeitig ein, sodass die Veranstaltung beginnen konnte.
Although the deadline was tight, the delivery still arrived on time so that the event could start.
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Picture a clock with a green check mark showing something happened at the right time
Sounds like 'right-timing' — think correct timing = rechtzeitig
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Used to describe something occurring at the correct or needed time. Common in logistics, appointments, and deadlines.