Rechten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rechten" is mainly used as verb meaning "dispute", "litigate" or "argue". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "rechten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: rechten
Simple past: rechtete
Participle: gerechtet

See full conjugation of rechten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "rechten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dispute or litigate, particularly in a legal setting"

"Rechten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To discuss or debate something, especially in a legal context."
Translation(s): dispute, litigate, argue, contend
Synonym(s): streiten, debattieren
Antonym(s): zustimmen, einverstanden sein
Related word(s): Recht, Rechtsstreit

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Anwälte rechten über die Vertragsbedingungen.The lawyers are disputing the contract terms.
Er rechte mit seinem Nachbarn über die Grundstücksgrenze.He argued with his neighbor about the property line.
Sie rechten stundenlang über die Erbschaft.They disputed the inheritance for hours.

2.) "Pertaining to correctness, justice, or the right-hand side"

"Rechten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Related to what is correct or just; on the right side."
Translation(s): right, correct, just
Synonym(s): richtig, gerecht
Antonym(s): falsch, ungerecht
Related word(s): Rechts, Gerechtigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat die rechten Antworten gegeben.He gave the right answers.
Die rechte Hand ist stärker.The right hand is stronger.
Sie hat die rechte Entscheidung getroffen.She made the right decision.

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